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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards, and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. Each letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed.

Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information.

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Date	Title	Standard Number
12/13/1976	The guarding requirements for riveting machines.	1910.212
12/09/1976	Clip-on Side Shields.	1910.133(b)(2)
12/07/1976	Clarification of the Standards and terminology used in relation to maintenance-of-way for electric utility line.	1910.309
12/03/1976	Flammable and Combustible Liquids.	1910.106
12/02/1976	OSHA regulations governing the use of personal protective equipment.	1910.132(a), 1926.95(a), 1915.152(a)
12/01/1976	Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time.	1926.50(c)
11/30/1976	Floor Loading Signs.	1910.22
11/18/1976	Clarification of Difference Between 1910.106 and 1926.152.	1910.106, 1926.152
11/12/1976	Dipping and coating operations standard applies to liquids with a 380 degree flashpoint.	1910.123, 1910.124, 1910.125, 1910.126
11/12/1976	Powered Industrial Trucks.	1910.178
11/12/1976	Planking shall be 2 inch full size undressed.	1926.750
11/11/1976	Liquified Petroleum Gases.	1910.110
11/10/1976	Displeasure with the procedures utilized by OSHA.	1910.212, 1910.217
11/10/1976	Hoisting devices known as "elevators" on well drilling rigs.	1926.552
11/04/1976	Clarification Paint Spray Booth and Spray Areas.	1910.94, 1910.107, 1910.308, 1910.309
10/20/1976	Disabled (vision impaired) forklift operators.	1910.178
10/19/1976	Enforcement of 1910.27 Fixed Ladders.	1910.27
10/14/1976	Low-pressure cylinders which are subject to hydrostatic testing.	1910.166
09/29/1976	Proposed modifications to the Biro All-Purpose Cutter.	1910.212
09/28/1976	Structural steel connector used to tie off.	1926.550

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