Posting OSHA notices for mobile vending crews

May 22, 1998
Frank R. Ciofalo, Deputy Chief
Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
[Recipient address omitted]
Dear Mr. Ciofalo:
Thank you for your letter of January 8, to Mr. Frank Strasheim, concerning posting the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) poster in portable carts or stalls. We acknowledge that in such worksites actual posting may not be feasible.
OSHA addresses posting notices, including the OSHA poster, in 29 CFR 1903.2. The issue is addressed both for establishments operating in states covered by Federal OSHA and for establishments operating in State-Plan states. When the business, conducted either from a business cart or vending stall, is supported by a central office to which employees report, 29 CFR 1903.2 states that all notices will be posted in a readily-visible location. Thus, we recommend posting the OSHA poster in the central office. When employees do not work at or report to a single establishment, 1903.2 states posters shall be posted at the location from which the employees operate to carry out their activities.
We trust that you will find the above helpful. If you have further questions, please contact this office again.
Sincerely,
John B. Miles, Jr., Director
Directorate of Compliance Programs
[Corrected 10/22/2008]

[Requester letter reproduced on OSHA page; omitted here.]