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.

1926.760 - Acceptable equivalent to control lines for a Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ) in steel erection activities. 29 CFR 1926.760(c)(3). - 08/10/2010
1926.760 - Compliance of using warning lines and/or control access zones for fall protection on roofs with a slope greater than 4:12. - 09/26/2003
1926.760 - Decision to release the new compliance directive for the steel erection standard in draft form. - 12/21/2001
1926.760 - Designation of an entire floor as a controlled decking zone for steel decking work. - 12/22/2003
1926.760 - Distance at which fall protection is required for steel erection activities. - 04/22/2011
1926.760 - Evaluation if moving point-to-point on concrete wall to make initial connections of structural steel is "connecting" work; landing loads on systems-engineered metal building. - 04/05/2005
1926.760 - History and background of the Steel Erection Final Rule. - 09/27/2001
1926.760 - OSHA standards set minimum safety and health requirements;they do not prohibit employers from adopting more stringent requirements. - 04/09/2003
1926.760 - Requirements for fall protection when ladder jack scaffolds are used for residential and commercial construction - 07/07/2003
1926.760 - Use of fall protection by deaf employees performing steel erection activities. - 08/03/2004
1926.760 - Whether an employer can use a controlled access zone during curtain wall installation. - 03/02/2010
1926.760(a) - Distance at which fall protection is required for steel erection activities. - 04/22/2011
1926.760(a) - Evaluation if moving point-to-point on concrete wall to make initial connections of structural steel is "connecting" work; landing loads on systems-engineered metal building. - 04/05/2005
1926.760(a) - OSHA standards set minimum safety and health requirements;they do not prohibit employers from adopting more stringent requirements. - 04/09/2003
1926.760(a)(1) - Evaluation if moving point-to-point on concrete wall to make initial connections of structural steel is "connecting" work; landing loads on systems-engineered metal building. - 04/05/2005
1926.760(a)(1) - New Fall Protection standards and standards for scaffolds used during dry wall work - 03/13/1995
1926.760(a)(1) - OSHA standards set minimum safety and health requirements;they do not prohibit employers from adopting more stringent requirements. - 04/09/2003
1926.760(a)(1) - Permissibility of using guardrail systems other than perimeter safety cables in steel erection. - 07/21/2003
1926.760(a)(1) - Use of fall protection by deaf employees performing steel erection activities. - 08/03/2004
1926.760(a)(1) - Whether an employer can use a controlled access zone during curtain wall installation. - 03/02/2010
1926.760(a)(2) - Fall protection requirements of various construction (1926) standards. - 09/18/2001
1926.760(a)(2) - Permissibility of using guardrail systems other than perimeter safety cables in steel erection. - 07/21/2003
1926.760(a)(2) - Requirements for perimeter columns and perimeter safety cables in the Steel Erection standard. - 08/26/2003
1926.760(a)(2) - Steel erection standard requirements concerning installation of perimeter safety cable. - 07/17/2002
1926.760(a)(3) - Evaluation if moving point-to-point on concrete wall to make initial connections of structural steel is "connecting" work; landing loads on systems-engineered metal building. - 04/05/2005
1926.760(a)(3) - OSHA standards set minimum safety and health requirements;they do not prohibit employers from adopting more stringent requirements. - 04/09/2003
1926.760(a)(3) - Permissibility of using guardrail systems other than perimeter safety cables in steel erection. - 07/21/2003
1926.760(a)(3) - Use of fall protection by deaf employees performing steel erection activities. - 08/03/2004
1926.760(b) - Evaluation if moving point-to-point on concrete wall to make initial connections of structural steel is "connecting" work; landing loads on systems-engineered metal building. - 04/05/2005
1926.760(b) - OSHA standards set minimum safety and health requirements;they do not prohibit employers from adopting more stringent requirements. - 04/09/2003
1926.760(b) - Use of fall protection by deaf employees performing steel erection activities. - 08/03/2004
1926.760(b)(1) - Evaluation if moving point-to-point on concrete wall to make initial connections of structural steel is "connecting" work; landing loads on systems-engineered metal building. - 04/05/2005
1926.760(b)(3) - Evaluation if moving point-to-point on concrete wall to make initial connections of structural steel is "connecting" work; landing loads on systems-engineered metal building. - 04/05/2005
1926.760(b)(3) - Fall protection requirements of various construction (1926) standards. - 09/18/2001
1926.760(c) - Applicability of the steel erection standard to repair and installation of metal roofing and roofing accessories. - 11/08/2002
1926.760(c) - Designation of an entire floor as a controlled decking zone for steel decking work. - 12/22/2003
1926.760(c) - Distance at which fall protection is required for steel erection activities. - 04/22/2011
1926.760(c) - Fall protection requirements of various construction (1926) standards. - 09/18/2001
1926.760(c) - OSHA standards set minimum safety and health requirements;they do not prohibit employers from adopting more stringent requirements. - 04/09/2003
1926.760(c) - Use of fall protection by deaf employees performing steel erection activities. - 08/03/2004
1926.760(c)(3) - Acceptable equivalent to control lines for a Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ) in steel erection activities. 29 CFR 1926.760(c)(3). - 08/10/2010
1926.760(c)(3) - Compliance of using warning lines and/or control access zones for fall protection on roofs with a slope greater than 4:12. - 09/26/2003
1926.760(c)(3) - Designation of an entire floor as a controlled decking zone for steel decking work. - 12/22/2003
1926.760(c)(3) - Fall protection requirements of various construction (1926) standards. - 09/18/2001
1926.760(c)(5) - Designation of an entire floor as a controlled decking zone for steel decking work. - 12/22/2003
1926.760(d) - Steel erection standard requirements concerning installation of perimeter safety cable. - 07/17/2002
1926.760(d) - Wire rope clips on suspension scaffolds; safety latches on large crane hooks; order of assembly for hanging scaffolds; and horizontal lifeline design. - 03/04/2004
1926.760(d)(1) - Clarification regarding hazard access zones in steel erection - 06/19/2014
1926.760(d)(2) - Applicability of the steel erection standard to repair and installation of metal roofing and roofing accessories. - 11/08/2002
1926.760(d)(3) - Fall protection requirements of various construction (1926) standards. - 09/18/2001
1926.760(d)(3) - Steel erection standard requirements concerning installation of perimeter safety cable. - 07/17/2002
1926.760(e) - Clarification of "Controlling Contractor" duties under the Steel Erection Standard (1926 Subpart R) - 01/30/2002
1926.760(e) - Fall protection requirements of various construction (1926) standards. - 09/18/2001

OSH Act - Section 5(a)(1)