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Standard Interpretations(Archived) - Standard Number

1926.959 - 29 CFR 1910.269 and 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart V-Fall protection - 02/18/2015
1926.959 - Fall protection requirements in Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating platforms. - 10/10/1997
1926.959 - Harness used for fall protection is not considered "apparel". - 07/30/1996
1926.959 - OSHA's requirements for locking type snaphooks on pole strap systems - 03/13/1996

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