Change to the Construction Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVES) Manual

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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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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 Instruction CPL 2.34 CH-5 AUG 6, 1990 Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance

Subject: Changes to the construction standard alleged violation Elements (SAVEs) Manual

A. Purpose. This instruction transmits revised and new pages to the Construction SAVEs Manual for Crane and Derrick Suspended Personnel Platforms, Excavations, and Concrete and Masonry Safety Standards.

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

C. Action. Regional Administrators and Area Directors shall ensure that all compliance personnel:

Bracing of masonry block walls.

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, 1993

Mr. Mark W. Monson
Manager of Projects
Chicagoland Construction
Safety Council
4415 W. Harrison St.
Suite 403
Hillside, IL 60162

Dear Mr. Monson:

This is in response to your September 24 letter requesting an interpretation of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard addressing the construction of masonry block walls. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

Masonry wall bracing requirements.

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.

June 25, 1996

Mr. Thomas J. Davies
Retro/Safety Manager
Washington State Mason
Contractors Retro Group
3101 Northrup Way, Suite 105
Bellevue, Washington 98004

Dear Mr. Davies:

This is in response to your letter of April 11 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in which you request a clarification of the masonry wall bracing requirements contained in 29 CFR 1926.706(b).

Concrete and Masonry Construction standards and masonry walls.

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.

July 10, 1991

Mr. Luis Puig, Jr.
Vice President
A.L.L. Masonry Construction Company, Inc.
1881 N. Winnebago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60647

Dear Mr. Puig,

This is in reference to our letter dated June 12, 1991 concerning your request for a permanent variance from Sections 1926.706(a)(2), (3), (4) and (5) and (b) regarding Concrete and Masonry Construction, of the Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

Changes to State Plans: Approval of Oregon State Standards

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    69:9643-9647
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Changes to State Plans: Approval of Oregon State Standards

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice of approval of Oregon State standards.
SUMMARY: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is approving amendments to 18 standards promulgated by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services pursuant to its OSHA-approved State Plan.

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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    51:11945-47
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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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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.