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Standard Interpretations (Archived) - Publication Date

December

12/12/2014 - Use of Kinesiology tape is considered medical treatment beyond first-aid. - [1904; 1904.7(b)(5)(ii)(M)]

July

07/10/2014 - Permanent Places of Employment - [1910.22]

June

06/30/2014 - Fixed ladder surface finish requirements - [1910.27(b)(1)(i); 1910.27(b)(1)(iii); 1910.27(b)(1)(iv); 1910.27(b)(1)(v); 1910.27(b)(7); 1910.27(b)(7)(i)]

April

04/18/2014 - Round rungs on ladders - [1910.27(b)(1)]

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