Vertical Tandem Lifts (VTLs) for Marine Terminals; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

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  • Fed Register #:
    86:23432-23434
  • Title:
    Vertical Tandem Lifts (VTLs) for Marine Terminals; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements 
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 83 (Monday, May 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23432-23434]
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[FR Doc No: 2021-09207]


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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Exemption for weighing outbound containers that are consolidated in a marine terminal.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 15, 1988

Mr. Edward T. Ponek
Director of Safety
Maher Terminals, Inc.
Journal Square Plaza
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

Dear Mr. Ponek:

This is in response to your letter dated September 21, requesting an interpretation of 1918.85(b)(4).

The rule to which your refer specifically requires that outbound containers that are consolidated in a marine terminal shall be weighed. As your are aware, 1918.85(b)(3) only exempts the open type vehicle carrying container from this requirement.

Lifting of two empty containers that are vertically coupled by twist locks.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 2, 1993

Mr. Michael T. Bohlman Director,
Marine Services Sea-Land Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207

Dear Mr. Bohlman:

The following information is provided in response to your letter of August 3, 1993 to Mr. Joseph Nolan of this office regarding the lifting of two empty containers that are vertically coupled by twist locks. We have reviewed the proposed operation and determined that it would comply with OSHA Regulations as long as you comply with the following provisions:

Vertical Tandem Lifts

  • Publication Date:
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  • Fed Register #:
    79:22018-22020
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 76 (Monday, April 21, 2014)][Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22018-22020]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-08725]


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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1917

[Docket ID: OSHA-2012-0028]
RIN 1218-AC72


Vertical Tandem Lifts

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Vertical Tandem Lifts in Marine Terminals; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Collection of Information (Paperwork) Requirements

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  • Fed Register #:
    79:61101-61102
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 196 (Thursday, October 9, 2014)][Notices][Pages 61101-61102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24123]


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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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