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July 16, 1975
Mr. Leonard A. Frescoln
Secretary, Local 14700
United Steel Workers of American
Apt. E-2, Driftwood Club Apts.
125 Greenbank Road
Wilmington, Delaware
Dear Mr. Frescoln:
This is in response to your letter dated July 9, 1975 to our Wilmington Office concerning training requirements.
A front end loader is a vehicle intended primarily for earth moving and therefore is not within the scope of section 1910.178 "Powered Industrial Trucks" of the OSHA standards. The fact that it is not being used for earth moving does not make it a powered industrial truck. However, section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 could apply if employer use of such equipment creates a recognized hazard that is causing or is likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.
Your interest in occupational safety and health is appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
DAVID H. RHONE
Assistant Regional Director for
Occupational Safety and Health