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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. Each 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.
- 1910 Subpart I - Applicability of fall protection requirements/fall protection for waste collection and landfill activities. - 05/09/1995
- 1910 Subpart I - Gate Strength of Snaphooks and Carabiners - 08/31/2017
- 1910 Subpart I - NATE Response FINAL - 08/18/2017
- 1910 Subpart I - Recommendations for preventing prolonged suspension in personal fall protection systems. - 09/08/2004