US Dept of Labor  Occupational Safety & Health AdministrationWe
Can Help  Standard Interpretations - Table of Contents •
Standard Number: 1926.501  July 12, 1991  Mr. Victor T. Alksnis
124 Galley Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6R 1H1  Dear Mr. Alksnis:
Thank you for your inquiry of April 29, requesting information
regarding fall protection while climbing and working on a steel
lattice structure resembling a communication tower. We apologize
for the delay in responding.  Employers must provide employees
working at heights with fall protection, such as personal fall
protection systems, safety net systems, guardrail systems or
other alternative fall protection. However, the information in
your letter is not sufficient for us to thoroughly evaluate and
respond to your concerns. If you should need a more detailed
response from us, please provide us answers to the following
questions: 1. How is the steel lattice structure resembling a
communication tower used?  2. What type of work is required
(construction, salvage, ma