Letters of Interpretation

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.

These letters of interpretation and the standards they address may not apply to OSHA State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as OSHA's and may have different or additional requirements. Please see OSHA-approved State Plans for more information.

Date	Title	Standard Number
04/16/1976	Phototropic lenses in safety eye wear.	1910.133
04/16/1976	Methylacetylene-propadiene, stabilized, by definition, is not a liquefied petroleum gas, but is considered as a fuel gas	1926.350, 1926.800
04/15/1976	The handling, Storing and Use of MAPP Gas in Underground Construction Work.	1926.155, 1926.800
04/06/1976	Clarification of temporary vs. portable lighting.	1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(G)
04/06/1976	Rollover Protective Structures on skid-steer loaders used in agricultural operations.	1926.1000(a)(2), 1928.51(b)(1)
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
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
03/29/1976	Underwriters Laboratories and Factory Mutual Research Corp. test and list approved containers.	1926.152, 1926.155
03/26/1976	Clarification on OSHA requirements for hoist cables on cranes.	1910.179(h)(2)(i)
03/23/1976	Loading docks.	1910.23
03/23/1976	Clarification on several questions concerning a construction project.	1910 - Table of Contents
03/22/1976	An interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v).	1910.67(c)(2)(v)
03/18/1976	Safety devices on fixed ladders.	1910.27(d)(5)
03/18/1976	Lathes, explosion proof motors and storage tank fill pipes.	1910.106(b)(4)(iv)(e)
03/11/1976	The location of adequate toilet facilities.	1910.141(c)(1)(i)
03/08/1976	Clarification of requirements for safety latches on lifting hooks.	1910.181(j)(2)(ii)
03/05/1976	Clarification on maximum allowable load limits for cranes.	1918.74
03/02/1976	1910.179(b)(4) only applies to outdoor storage bridge gantry cranes with spans over 100ft.	1910.179(b)(4)

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