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| # | Letters of Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 1 | - 1926.52 - The use of noise-canceling headphones in place of intra-aural earplugs |
| 2 | - 1926.52 - Use of Music Headphones on Construction Sites |
| 3 | - 1926.52 - Effective hearing conservation program elements for the Construction Industry. |
| 4 | - 1926.52 - OSHA's regulations apply only to employer-employee relationship and not to employer activities that can affect the general public. |
| 5 | - 1926.52 - Welding and Noise in confined space |
| 6 | - 1926.52 - The hearing conservation amendment does not cover construction or agriculture. |