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| # | Letters of Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 1 | - 1910.242(b) - Using compressed air for cleaning an employee's body and clothing |
| 2 | - 1910.242, 1910.242(b) - Using compressed air for cleaning an employee's body and clothing |
| 3 | - 1910.242(a) - The safe use of portable, compressed-air-actuated, fastener driving tools (staple guns) |
| 4 | - 1910.242(b) - Response to request for variance from 1910.242(b) |
| 5 | - 1910.242(a) - Standards applicable to Bell Industries "Carb-Cutter" powered tool. |
| 6 | - 1910.242(a) - Handtools must be in a safe condition. |
| 7 | - 1910.242 - The reduction of air pressure below 30 psi for cleaning purposes. |
| 8 | - 1910.242 - The use of compressed air for cleaning purposes with a pressure greater than 30 P.S.I. and the use of air guns with long pipes |
| 9 | - 1910.242 - Clarification of 1910.212 and 1910.242 as applying to hand-type office paper cutters and sharp edged hand tools |