Training requirements.
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This section supplements and clarifies the requirements of § 1926.21(b)(2) as these relate to the hazards of work on scaffolds.
Inspection Procedures for Enforcing Subpart L, Scaffolds Used in Construction - 29 CFR 1926.450-454
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OSHA Instruction CPL 2-1.23
January 7, 1997
Directorate of Construction
SUBJECT: Inspection Procedures for Enforcing Subpart L, Scaffolds Used in Construction - 29 CFR 1926.450-454.
A letter of determination of the new scaffold mandate.
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.
August 5, 1997
Mr. Patrick J. Sweeney, Director of Jurisdiction
Carpenters' District Council of Greater Saint Louis, AFL-CIO
Carpenters' Building
1401 Hampton Avenue
Third Floor
Saint Louis, MO 63139-3199
Dear Mr. Sweeney:
29 CFR Correction: 1926.454 Training requirements.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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 13, 1998
Mr. Raymond A. Mosley, Director
Office of the Federal Register
National Archives and Records Administration
Washington, D.C. 20408
ATTENTION: Alomha Morris, Chief Code of Federal Regulations Branch
Dear Mr. Mosley:
Training qualifications for the competent person inspecting 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 21, 1999
Douglas A Holman
1816 River Bend Road
Sevierville, TN 37876
Re: 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3)
Dear Mr. Holman:
Thank you for your letter dated November 16, 1998, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requesting clarification of 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3). I apologize for the lateness of this response.
Evaluation of a single-person, manually propelled, mobile work platform.
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.
Acceptability of climbing over or through guardrails on scaffolds used in construction.
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 25, 2001
Mr. Gary W. Larson
Executive Vice President
Scaffold Industry Association
20335 Ventura Boulevard # 310
Woodland Hills, California 91364
Re: CPL 2-1.23; Climbing over or through guardrails on scaffolds used in construction
Dear Mr. Larson:
This is in response to your December 20, 2000, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We apologize for the delay in responding.
Requirements applicable to the design, inspection, and testing of imported scaffolding.
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 10, 2001
Mr. Bernie Bridger
Intertek Testing Services (Japan) K.K.
ITS Inteco
Bellwood Eitai, 9th Floor
2-31-15, Eitai
Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0034
Japan
Re: §§1926.450-1926.454; Scaffolds imported to the U.S.
Dear Mr. Bridger:
Fall protection, training, inspection and design requirements of aerial lifts and scissor lifts/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.
February 23, 2000
Mr. Thomas L. Dahl
Venture Safety Engineer
Newberg-Perini Stone & Webster
6500 North Dresdon Road
Morris, Ill 60450
RE: Subpart "L" and Appendices, Scissors Lifts
Dear Mr. Dahl:
This is in response to your May 26, 1998, letter in which you ask the following series of questions relating to Subpart L, scaffolds. Please accept our apology for the long delay in responding to this inquiry.
Exemptions for installation of guardrails on wall (interior) side.
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.
December 11, 2001
Mr. W. E. Stader
Safety Consulting Services, Inc.
25 Franklin Road
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Re: Scaffold guardrails on wall (interior) side
Dear Mr. Stader: