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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards, and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. Each letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information.
- 1926.95 - Acceptability of western style hard hats. - 12/31/1998
- 1926.95 - Determining the need for hard hat and eye protection on construction sites. - 11/17/2004
- 1926.95 - Employer payment for personal protective equipment - 11/13/2014
- 1926.95 - OSHA regulation requiring foot protection for employees exposed to falling object hazards. - 04/28/1995
- 1926.95 - OSHA regulation requiring foot protection for employees exposed to falling object hazards. - 05/19/1994
- 1926.95 - Region V request for enforcment guidance on portland cement and hexavalent chromium - 10/18/2010
- 1926.95 - Review of Potential 1926.95(a) Citation for Fall Protection in Steel Erection. - 08/22/1994
- 1926.95 - Use of gloves by masons - 02/02/2010
- 1926.95(a) - Determining the need for hard hat and eye protection on construction sites. - 11/17/2004
- 1926.95(a) - Laundering responsibilities for fire retarding (FR) clothing provided to employees - 06/01/2015
- 1926.95(a) - OSHA regulations governing the use of personal protective equipment. - 12/02/1976
- 1926.95(a) - Requirements for carrying and stacking lumber with nails. - 01/25/2006
- 1926.95(a) - Requirements for providing seatbelts for drivers whose size precludes their using seatbelts. - 02/04/2004
- 1926.95(a) - Use of gloves by masons - 02/02/2010