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Definitions applicable to this subpart. - 1926.107

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• Part Number: 1926
• Part Title: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
• Subpart: E
• Subpart Title: Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment
• Standard Number: 1926.107
• Title: Definitions applicable to this subpart.

1926.107(a)

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

1926.107(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.

1926.107(c)

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

1926.107(d)

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

1926.107(e)

"Radiant energy" means energy that travels outward in all directions from its sources.

1926.107(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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