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Standard Interpretations(Archived) - Standard Number

1910.178 - "Front end loaders are not covered by 1910.178". - 07/16/1975
1910.178 - Assistance with the powered industrial truck standard. - 07/28/1997
1910.178 - Changing and Charging Storage Batteries. - 05/05/1977
1910.178 - Definition of liquid as applicable to 1926.152. - 09/06/1977
1910.178 - Engine cut off switch for an elevated work platform. - 03/17/1993
1910.178 - Powered Industrial Trucks. - 11/12/1976
1910.178(a)(4) - Lifting capacity on mechanical material handling equipment may not be changed without the manufacturer's prior written approval. - 03/05/1985
1910.178(a)(4) - Use of fork extensions on forklifts. - 10/02/1980
1910.178(g)(5) - Batteries in electric powered industrial trucks must be secured horizontally and vertically. - 09/11/2000
1910.178(k)(1) - Trailer trucks must be restrained/chocked during forklift dock operations. - 03/04/1998
1910.178(l) - Trailer trucks must be restrained/chocked during forklift dock operations. - 03/04/1998
1910.178(m)(7) - Trailer trucks must be restrained/chocked during forklift dock operations. - 03/04/1998
1910.178(n)(4) - Response to request for variance from 1910.178(n)(4). - 02/12/1986

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