OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)

Definitions applicable to this subpart. - 1926.107
 

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  • 1 Standard Number: 1926.107

  • 1 Standard Title: Definitions applicable to this subpart.

  • 1 SubPart Number: E

  • 1 SubPart Title: Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

1(a)"Contaminant" means any material which by reason of its action upon, within, or to a person is likely to cause physical harm.

1(b)"Lanyard" means a rope, suitable for supporting one person. One end is fastened to a safety belt or harness and the other end is secured to a substantial object or a safety line.

1(c)"Lifeline" means a rope, suitable for supporting one person, to which a lanyard or safety belt (or harness) is attached.

1(d)"O.D." means optical density and refers to the light refractive characteristics of a lens.

1(e)"Radiant energy" means energy that travels outward in all directions from its sources.

1(f)"Safetybelt" means a device, usually worn around the waist which, by reason of its attachment to a lanyard and lifeline or a structure, will prevent a worker from falling.

[59 FR 40729, Aug. 9, 1994; 60 FR 5131, Jan. 26, 1995; 60 FR 39254, Aug. 2, 1995]

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[62 FR 40141, July 25, 1997]

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