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Standard Interpretations (Archived) - Publication Date

December

12/28/1976 - Inspection of Compressed Gas Cylinders. - [1910.166]
12/23/1976 - Temporary planked or metal-decked floors. - [1926.500]
12/22/1976 - Man-lift standards and interpretations. - [1926.550]
12/07/1976 - Clarification of the Standards and terminology used in relation to maintenance-of-way for electric utility line. - [1910.309]
12/01/1976 - Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time. - [1926.50(c)]
12/01/1976 - Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time. - [1926.50(c)]
12/01/1976 - Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time. - [1926.50(c)]
12/01/1976 - Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time. - [1926.50(c)]
12/01/1976 - Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time. - [1926.50(c)]
12/01/1976 - Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time. - [1926.50(c)]
12/01/1976 - Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time. - [1926.50(c)]
12/01/1976 - Accessibility of a hospital or physician in terms of distance and travel time. - [1926.50(c)]

November

11/30/1976 - Floor Loading Signs. - [1910.22]
11/12/1976 - Planking shall be 2 inch full size undressed. - [1926.750]
11/12/1976 - Powered Industrial Trucks. - [1910.178]
11/04/1976 - Clarification Paint Spray Booth and Spray Areas. - [1910.94; 1910.107; 1910.308; 1910.309]

October

10/19/1976 - Enforcement of 1910.27 Fixed Ladders. - [1910.27]
10/14/1976 - Low-pressure cylinders which are subject to hydrostatic testing. - [1910.166]

September

09/28/1976 - Structural steel connector used to tie off. - [1926.550]
09/20/1976 - Whether or not a piece of equipment would meet the intent of 1910.242. - [1910.242]
09/14/1976 - Specific trenching requirements as it pertains to shoring. - [1926.652]
09/09/1976 - Spray Finishing and Mechanical Power Presses. - [1910.107; 1910.217]
09/02/1976 - An employer is responsible for providing personal protective equipment. - [1910.132]

August

08/20/1976 - Exits for Unattended Buildings.
08/16/1976 - Quick drenching or flushing facilities in battery charging areas. - [1910.151]
08/13/1976 - Use of audible alarms in lieu of physical barriers. - [1926.550(a)(9)]
08/11/1976 - The OSH Act of 1970 assigns the responsibility for compliance with safety and health standards to the employer. - [1910.132; 1910.135]
08/09/1976 - 1910.36(b)(8) does not automatically require at least two means of egress. - [1910.36(b)(8)]
08/04/1976 - Clarification of OSHA standards for toilet facilities. - [1910.141]

July

07/07/1976 - Interpretation of riding the load or hook. - [1926.550]
07/07/1976 - Trenching Requirements related to banks. - [1926.652(a)]
07/06/1976 - Exit signs in occupied workplaces be illuminated from a reliable external light source which provides a minimum of 5-foot candles on the sign surface. - [1910.37]

June

06/30/1976 - Information on radial arm saw guards. - [1910.265]
06/30/1976 - The application of 29 CFR 1910.242(a) to hand-operated paper cutters (trimming boards). - [1910.212; 1910.242]
06/24/1976 - Photo grey lens in relation to eye protection standards. - [1910.133; 1910.268]

May

05/24/1976 - Clarification of the requirements under the OSHA Standard 1910.166(c)(3)(i)(a) as opposed to the requirement of 1910.166(d)(1). - [1910.166]
05/20/1976 - The use of hard hats in a warehouse operation. - [1910.132; 1910.135]
05/14/1976 - A variance from Machine Guarding, Point of Operation Guarding. - [1910.212(a)(3)(iii)]

April

04/28/1976 - Reconditioning of large crane hooks for overhead cranes. - [1910.179]
04/16/1976 - Phototropic lenses in safety eye wear. - [1910.133]
04/02/1976 - Approval of first aid kits. - [1910.151]
04/02/1976 - Subpart O -- Machinery and Machine Guarding, Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus. - [1910.219(b)(2)]

March

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]
03/23/1976 - Clarification on several questions concerning a construction project. - [1910]
03/23/1976 - Loading docks. - [1910.23]
03/05/1976 - Clarification on maximum allowable load limits for cranes. - [1918.74]

February

02/26/1976 - Requirements when working with or around belt driven machines and motors. - [1910.219; 1910.219(d)(1)]
02/25/1976 - Standards with Identical Requirements. - [1910.213]
02/18/1976 - Point of operation guarding for cutters on milling machines. - [1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)]
02/18/1976 - Point of operation guarding for cutters on milling machines. - [1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)]
02/18/1976 - Point of operation guarding for cutters on milling machines. - [1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)]
02/18/1976 - Point of operation guarding for cutters on milling machines. - [1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)]
02/18/1976 - Point of operation guarding for cutters on milling machines. - [1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)]
02/18/1976 - Point of operation guarding for cutters on milling machines. - [1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)]
02/18/1976 - Point of operation guarding for cutters on milling machines. - [1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)]
02/18/1976 - Point of operation guarding for cutters on milling machines. - [1910.212(a)(3)(ii); 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)]
02/17/1976 - Clarification of requirements that exit routes be maintained clear of all obstructions. - [1910.36; 1910.37; 1910.37(a)(3); 1910.36(g)(2)]

January

01/28/1976 - Crawler cranes used in construction work and back-up alarms. - [1926.550(b); 1926.602(a)]
01/21/1976 - The diameter of standard pipe railings. - [1910.23(e)(3)(ii)]
01/15/1976 - Specifications for cages on fixed ladders. - [1910.27(d)(1)]
01/14/1976 - Requirements for emergency medical services - [1926.50]
01/08/1976 - Interpretation of the applicability of 1910.263(i)(6)(ii) to transportation racks for the bakery industry. - [1910.263(i)(6)(ii)]
01/07/1976 - The use of photo-sensitive (variable tint) lenses in eye protection. - [1910.133]
01/07/1976 - The use of photochromic lenses in industrial safety eye-wear. - [1910.133]

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. Return to current Interpretations.