Standard Interpretations (Archived)

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Previous Years > 1976

December

[12/28/1976] Inspection of Compressed Gas Cylinders.[1910.166]
[12/23/1976] Temporary planked or metal-decked floors.[1926.500]
[12/07/1976] Clarification of the Standards and terminology used in relation to maintenance-of-way for electric utility line.[1910.309]
[12/01/1976] Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time.[1926.50(c)]

November

[11/30/1976] Floor Loading Signs.[1910.22]
[11/12/1976] Planking shall be 2 inch full size undressed.[1926.750]
[11/12/1976] Powered Industrial Trucks.[1910.178]
[11/04/1976] Clarification Paint Spray Booth and Spray Areas.[1910.94; 1910.107; 1910.308; 1910.309]

October

[10/14/1976] Low-pressure cylinders which are subject to hydrostatic testing.[1910.166]

September

[09/02/1976] An employer is responsible for providing personal protective equipment.[1910.132]

August

[08/20/1976] Exits for Unattended Buildings.
[08/16/1976] Quick drenching or flushing facilities in battery charging areas.[1910.151]
[08/11/1976] The OSH Act of 1970 assigns the responsibility for compliance with safety and health standards to the employer.[1910.132; 1910.135]
[08/09/1976] 1910.36(b)(8) does not automatically require at least two means of egress.[1910.36(b)(8)]
[08/04/1976] Clarification of OSHA standards for toilet facilities.[1910.141]

July

[07/06/1976] Exit signs in occupied workplaces be illuminated from a reliable external light source which provides a minimum of 5-foot candles on the sign surface.[1910.37]

June

[06/30/1976] Information on radial arm saw guards.[1910.265]
[06/30/1976] The application of 29 CFR 1910.242(a) to hand-operated paper cutters (trimming boards).[1910.212; 1910.242]
[06/24/1976] Photo grey lens in relation to eye protection standards.[1910.133; 1910.268]

May

April

[04/28/1976] Reconditioning of large crane hooks for overhead cranes.[1910.179]
[04/16/1976] Phototropic lenses in safety eye wear.[1910.133]
[04/02/1976] Subpart O -- Machinery and Machine Guarding, Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus.[1910.219(b)(2)]
[04/02/1976] Approval of first aid kits.[1910.151]

March

[03/31/1976] "Sankey Toe Caps" instead of safety shoes is acceptable.[1910.132(a)]
[03/29/1976] Clarification of OSHA standards related to logging and tree planting operations.[1910.266]
[03/23/1976] Clarification on several questions concerning a construction project.[1910]
[03/23/1976] Loading docks.[1910.23]
[03/05/1976] Clarification on maximum allowable load limits for cranes.[1918.74]

February

[02/25/1976] Standards with Identical Requirements.[1910.213]
[02/18/1976] Point of operation guarding for cutters on milling machines.[1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)]

January


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