AISC

Relevant OSHA Interpretations, Directives and Notices

Welding and PPE

  • Application of Cosntruction Crane Standard for Precast Components - 07/28/16
  • Facial Hair and Respirator Fit - 05/09/16
  • Respirator Fit Test Requirements - 02/08/16
  • Hazards of Hoisting Compressed Gas Cylinders - 04/09/15
  • QLFT Fit Testing Procedures - 03/18/15
  • Definition of Secure for Handling Compressed Gases - 02/11/15
  • Employer Payment for PPE - 11/13/14
  • Use of Hearing Aids - 09/02/14
  • Lifting compressed-gas cylinders - 06/04/14
  • Workplace Hazard Assessment for PPE Footwear - 12/09/13
  • Audiometric Testing Using Insert Earphones - 03/11/13
  • Unattended Electrode – 4/30/10
  • Use of Portable Arc-welding in Inclement Weather – 4/30/10
  • Respirator Fit Testing – 07/23/07
  • Reducing Exposure Levels – 05/31/07
  • Respirator Seal Check – 04/04/07
  • Oxygen Percentage – 04/02/07
  • Gas Cylinders – 05/08/0601/19/057/08/99
  • Who Pays for PPE – 08/25/04
  • Facial Hair Interference with Filtering Facepiece – 02/06/06
  • Respirator Recharging – 08/19/05
  • Welding Leads – 04/05/05
  • Welding on Aerial Lift – 02/23/04

Fall Protection

Scaffolding

Erection

  • Crane Operator Certification Requirements - Enforcement Policy – 11/05/18
  • Determination of Crane Manufacturing Date - 10/20/15
  • Clarification of Annual Crane Inspection Requirement - 09/10/15
  • Allowable Load Rating of Suspension Wire Ropes - 05/15/15
  • Assembly of Cranes and Derricks - 10/15/14
  • Railroad Equipment Ground Condition and Subterranean Hazards - 11/14/14
  • Shop Installed Continuous Bent Plate in Steel Erection - 06/19/14
  • Hazard Access Zones in Steel Erection - 06/19/14
  • Overhead Protection on a Personnel Platform - 04/21/14
  • Temporary Enforcement Policy for Proximity Alarm and Insulating Link Use with Cranes and Derricks - 03/31/14
  • Whether a Qualified 
  • Definition of a Qualified Rigger - 03/05/14
  • Acceptable Equivalent to Control Lines Used for Controlled Decking Zone – 8/10/10
  • Tied Off Over Water – 3/20/10
  • Column or Post – 09/17/07
  • 4-Bolt Requirement – 03/10/06
  • Anchoring to Concrete Slab – 03/10/06
  • Concrete Compressive Strength and Anchor Bolts – 12/23/05
  • Footing Sleeve – 11/17/04
  • Curbing System for Crane – 10/12/04
  • Load Block Attachment – 10/06/04
  • Deaf Employees – 08/03/04
  • Column Anchorage – 05/27/04

Hazardous Communication

  • Container Labelling Requirements for Importer – 07/20/16
  • Responsible Party's Address and Phone Number on SDSs and labels - 06/20/16

Recordkeeping

  • Prescription Medications such as Epi-Pens Considered Medical Treatment beyond First-Aid - 09/13/18
  • Clarification on the Use of Cold Therapy Only Setting on a Therapeutic Device is First-Aid - 08/09/18
  • Definition of a Physician – 05/10/16 
  • Recording Criteria for Occupational Hearing Loss - 04/29/16
  • Recording Injuries Involving Broken Teeth - 11/12/15
  • Clarification of New Reporting Requirements in 1904.39 - 12/16/14
  • Release of Employee Exposure and Medical Records - 10/24/13

Machinery

  • Application of 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S to design of industrial machinery - 12/16/13
  • General Requirements for All Machines - 06/10/13

Other

  • Incentive Program and Drug Testing Rules - 10/11/18
  • Handling of Propane Tanks as Construction - 06/27/16
  • Compliance Guide for Construction Workers in Confined Spaces - 09/23/2015
  • Inspection Procedures for Hazard Communication - 07/09/2015
  • Requirements for Use of Flexible Cords and Cables - 07/02/15
  • Rails and Steps for Access to Semi-Trailers - 02/13/15
  • Replacing Electric Cords - 04/18/14
  • Impalement Hazards on Construction Worksites - 03/18/14
  • Overhead Crane Operator Unable to Complete Operation - 09/13/13
  • Forklift Work Platforms as Attachments - 08/15/13
  • Safe Weight Limits for Manual Lifting - 06/04/13
  • Validation of MSDS – 04/18/08
  • Truck Endangerment – 02/01/08
  • Lock Out/Tag Out – 05/04/0712/28/06
  • Training Policy – 04/17/07
  • Machine Guards – 05/07/06
  • Ramp Slopes – 07/06/05
  • Competent Person – 06/17/05
  • Unattended Construction Equipment – 05/11/05
  • Grounding an Aerial Lift – 10/05/04
  • Residential Construction – 03/01/04