No. 9 wire is not adequate to support large walls, columns or piers.

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.

April 11, 1989

Steve D. Cooper
General Organizer
Suite 400
1750 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Cooper:

This is in response to your correspondence concerning the use of No. 9 wire as a guide wire or support for reinforcing steel walls, piers, and columns.

Lift-slab Bridge 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.

November 25, 1991

Mr. Chris A. Geckler
Texstar Construction Corp.
1334 N. W. White Road
San Antonio, Texas 78219

Dear Mr. Geckler:

This is in response to your letter of August 23 requesting information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) requirements addressing lift-slab bridge construction. We apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Concrete and Masonry Construction.

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    63:33712-33713
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-98-18]

Concrete and Masonry Construction

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection request; opportunity for public comment.

Office of Management and Budget Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act for Miscellaneous Construction Industry Rules.

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    64:18809-18810
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

Office of Management and Budget Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act for Miscellaneous Construction Industry Rules

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Final rule; Office of Management and Budget approval of information collection requirements.

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    50:42571-2
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Extension of comment period and connection of proposed rule for
concrete and masonry construction that was published in 50 FR
373543, dated 9/16/85. Comments deadline: December 16, 1985.

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    51:11945-47
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Schedules an informal public hearing on the proposed revised
standard on Concrete and Masonry Construction (50 FR 37543,
September 16, 1985). 1926.707(a)(1) is a new regulation which
requires that masonry walls be laterally supported to resist
horizontal forces where such walls are incapable of withstanding the
forces that will be applied to them. Notices of intention to appear
to give oral testimony at the informal public hearing must be
postmarked by May 6, 1986.

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    51:17203
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Announces changes in the starting date of public hearing, the
location of the hearing, the date for submission of comments,
notices of intention to appear, and other documentary evidence on
the proposed revision of the safety standards for Concrete and
Masonry Construction (51 FR 11945, April 8, 1986) due to schedule
conflicts of several witnesses. Notices of intention to appear to
give oral testimony at the informal public hearing must be
postmarked by May 20, 1986.

Concrete and Masonry Construction; OMB Information Collection

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    53:20385-6
  • Title:
Abstract:
The Department of Labor, in carrying out its responsibilities under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C Chapter 35), considers
comments on the reporting and recordkeeping requirements that will
affect the public. Under review by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB), OSHA lists the following extension: Concrete, Concrete
Forms, and Shoring; businesses or other for-profit small businesses
or organizations, 70, 000 responses; 11,667 hours.

Concrete and Masonry Construction

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    53:22612-46
  • Title:
Abstract:
This rule revises OSHA's safety standards for Concrete and Masonry
Construction (formerly Concrete, Concrete Forms, and Shoring)
located in Subpart Q of 29 CFR Part 1926. The rule corrects problems
related to the existing regulation, including ambiguities,
redundancies, and gaps in coverage.