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Standard Interpretations (Archived) - Publication Date

December

12/13/1974 - Instruction does not alter a standard. - [1926.550]
12/06/1974 - Equivalent "safe access" to scaffolds. - [1926.451(a)(13)]

September

09/17/1974 - 1926.850 demolition work and the use of clamshells. - [1926.850; 1926.860]

July

07/01/1974 - Width of Scaffold Platforms. - [1910.28; 1926.451]

June

06/20/1974 - Stairways for public use are not covered by OSHA. - [1910.23(d)]
06/12/1974 - Welding, burning, riveting, or any open flame operation - [1926.451(a)(18)]

March

03/20/1974 - Lessor and lessee responsibities for posting floor load limits. - [1910.22(d)]

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