Whether an employer is permitted to double wrap #9 gage steel wire in order to guy, tie or brace a scaffold.

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.

March 26, 2010

Letter # 20081105-8742

Re: Whether an employer is permitted to double wrap #9 gage steel wire in order to guy, tie, or brace a scaffold.

Question:  Do OSHA's standards permit an employer to double wrap #9 gage steel wire in order to guy, tie or brace a scaffold?

Answer: Yes. Under the following circumstances, 29 CFR 1926.451(c) requires employers to tie, guy or brace scaffolds:

Fully Planked and Decked Scaffold

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.

 

Letter #20070906-7946

Re: Fully Planked and Decked Scaffold

Question: When may the space between scaffold planks or between scaffold planks and uprights exceed one inch in width?

Answer: The relevant standard, 29 CFR §1926.451(b)(1)(i), states:

 

Toprail height requirements for pump jack scaffolds.

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.

May 24, 2011

Mr. Matt Main
Assistant Safety Director
Shiel Sexton, Co., Inc.
902 N. Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Dear Mr. Main:

Use of Cranes to Lift Personnel in Drilled Pier Operations

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

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.

January 28, 1992

Safety Standards for Scaffolds Used in the Construction Industry;Final Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    61:46025-46075
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket No. S-205]

RIN 1218-AA40

Safety Standards for Scaffolds Used in the Construction Industry

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.

ACTION: Final rule.

 

 

Commonwealth Dynamics, Inc., Mid-Atlantic Boiler & Chimney, Inc.,\1\ and R and P Industrial Chimney Co., Inc.; Grant of a Permanent Variance

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    71:10557-10565
  • Title:
[Federal Register: March 1, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 40)][Notices]               [Page 10557-10565]
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Avalotis Corp.; Grant of a Permanent Variance

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  • Fed Register #:
    75:22424-22431
  • Title:
[Federal Register: April 28, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 81)][Notices]               [Page 22424-22431]
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Proposed Revocation of Permanent Variances

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  • Fed Register #:
    76:78698-78701
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 243 (Monday, December 19, 2011)][Notices][Pages 78698-78701]
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Revocation of Permanent Variances

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    78:14122-14126
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 42 (Monday, March 4, 2013)][Notices][Pages 14122-14126]
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