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| # | Letters of Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 1 | - 1926.100(a) - Clarification on when hard hats can be worn with bill facing to the rear. |
| 2 | - 1926.100(a) - Determining the need for hard hat and eye protection on construction sites. |
| 3 | - 1926.100(a) - Hard hats are not required where there is no exposure to head injuries. |
| 4 | - 1926.100(a) - Hard hat testing and certification requirements when the hard hat bill is worn to the rear. |
| 5 | - 1926.100(a) - Exemption from the requirement to wear hard hats for religious reasons. |
| 6 | - 1926.100(a) - Use of protective helmets in construction |
| # | Regulations |
|---|---|
| 1 | - 1926.100 - Head protection. |