29 CFR 1926.705, Requirements for Lift-Slab Construction Operations -- Inspection Procedures and Guidelines

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U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for

Occupational Safety and Health Washington, DC 20210

OSHA Instruction STD 3-15.3 FEB 24, 1991 Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance Assistance

Subject: 29 CFR 1926.705, Requirements for Lift-Slab Construction Operations -- Inspection Procedures and Guidelines

A. Purpose. This instruction establishes policies and provides clarification to ensure uniform enforcement of the Lift- Slab Construction Operations Standard.

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.

Final Rule on Lift Slab Construction Operations, Concrete and Masonry Construction Safety Standards.

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This rule revises OSHA''s Safety Standards for Lift Slab Construction Operations. This rulemaking updates specific requirements for lift-slab construction operations that were incorporated by reference in the existing ANSI standard (A10.9-1970), and adds new requirements to provide additional protection for workers engaged in lift-slab construction operations.

Concrete and Masonry Construction

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    50:42571-2
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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

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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

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    51:17203
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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; Lift-Slab Operations

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Notice extending until December 14, 1988 the time in which comments
and requests for a hearing may be submitted concerning the notice of
proposed rulemaking which OSHA issued in FR:35972, September 15,
1988.

Concrete and Masonry Construction; Lift-Slab Operations

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This notice announces that OSHA is reproposing its Construction
Safety Standards for Lift-Slab Operations. Specific requirements for
lift-slab operations were orginally proposed for revision as part of
the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Concrete and Masonry
Construction. The purpose of the reproposal is to update the
specific lift-slab requirements which have been incorporated by
reference from the ANSI A10.9-1970 "Safety Requirements for Concrete
Construction and Masonry Work".