Scaffold Specifications

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(Non-mandatory) Appendix A to Subpart L of Part 1926—Scaffold Specifications

Use of laminated veneer lumber in lieu of scaffold grade planks on scaffold systems

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.

February 27, 1992

Mr. Larry Liang Zhou
Chief Engineer
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
2706 Highway 421 North
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

Dear Mr Zhou:

This is in response to your January 24 letter in which you request the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to formally state its policy on the use of laminated veneer lumber in lieu of scaffold grade planks on scaffold systems. I apologize for the delay of this response.

Requirements for scaffold grade lumber; qualifications of qualified/competent persons for grading scaffold lumber.

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.

February 16, 2001

Mr. Robert Harrell
President, Safety Management Services
4012 Santa Nella Place
San Diego, CA 92130-2291

Dear Mr. Harrell:

This is in response to your letter dated July 7, 2000, in which you requested our response to several questions or issues regarding wooden planks used in scaffold platforms. Your questions are restated and responded to as follows:

Question (1):