Standard Interpretations

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.

1926.700 - Allowable TLV of coke gases at the breathing levels of the employees. - 08/17/1977
1926.700 - Clarification of the term "clip" as used in the last sentence of the subject ANSI reference. - 02/26/1985
1926.700 - Lift Slab Construction. - 09/26/1987
1926.700 - The standard was not intended to apply to properly constructed and equipped solid fuel salamanders which are fueled by coke or coal and are used in structures under construction. - 03/25/1977
1926.700(a) - Standards and enforcement policy for construction concrete pumping operations using 'concrete boom pump trucks. ' - 05/02/2013
1926.700(b)(2) - Scaffolding/shoring - 04/11/2005

OSH Act - Section 5(a)(1)