Document ID: OSHA-2007-0040-0001
Agency: osha
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Title: Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Posted Date: 2007-12-14T05:00Z

[Federal Register: December 14, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 240)]
[Proposed Rules]               
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

[Docket No. OSHA-2007-0040]
RIN 1218-AC08

 
Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); 
Department of Labor.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Agency is 
proposing to remove several references to consensus standards that have 
requirements that duplicate or are comparable to other OSHA rules; this 
rulemaking also includes correcting a paragraph citation in one these 
OSHA rules. In addition, the Agency is proposing to remove the 
reference to American Welding Society standard A3.0-1969 (``Terms and 
Definitions'') in its general-industry welding standards. OSHA also is 
publishing a direct final rule in today's Federal Register taking these 
same actions. This NPRM is the companion document to the direct final 
rule. This rulemaking is a continuation of OSHA's ongoing effort to 
update references to consensus and industry standards used throughout 
its rules.

DATES: Comments to this NPRM (including comments to the information-
collection (paperwork) determination described under the section titled 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of companion direct final rule), hearing 
requests, and other information must be submitted by January 14, 2008. 
All submissions must bear a postmark or provide other evidence of the 
submission date. (See the following section titled ADDRESSES for 
methods you can use in making submissions.)

ADDRESSES: Comments and hearing requests may be submitted as follows:
     Electronic. Comments may be submitted electronically to 
http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. 

Follow the instructions online for submitting comments.
     Facsimile. OSHA allows facsimile transmission of comments 
and hearing requests that are 10 pages or fewer in length (including 
attachments). Send these documents to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 
693-1648; hard copies of these documents are not required. Instead of 
transmitting facsimile copies of attachments that supplement these 
documents (e.g., studies, journal articles), commenters must submit 
these attachments, in triplicate hard copy, to the OSHA Docket Office, 
Technical Data Center, Room N-2625, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210. These attachments must 
clearly identify the sender's name, date, subject, and docket number 
(i.e., OSHA-2007-0040) so that the Agency can attach them to the 
appropriate document.
     Regular mail, express delivery, hand (courier) delivery, 
and messenger service. Submit three copies of comments and any 
additional material (e.g., studies, journal articles) to the OSHA 
Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA-2007-0040 or RIN No. 1218-AC08, 
Technical Data Center, Room N-2625, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-
2350. (OSHA's TTY number is (877) 889-5627.) Note that security-related 
problems may result in significant delays in receiving comments and 
other written materials by regular mail. Please contact the OSHA Docket 
Office for information about security procedures concerning delivery of 
materials by express delivery, hand delivery, and messenger service. 
The hours of operation for the OSHA Docket Office are 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 
p.m., e.t.
     Instructions. All submissions must include the Agency name 
and the OSHA docket number (i.e., OSHA Docket No. OSHA-2007-0040). 
Comments and other material, including any personal information, are 
placed in the public docket without revision, and will be available 
online at http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, the Agency cautions 

commenters about submitting statements they do not want made available 
to the public, or submitting comments that contain personal information 
(either about themselves or others) such as social

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security numbers, birth dates, and medical data.
    OSHA requests comments on all issues related to this NPRM. It also 
welcomes comments on its findings that there would be no negative 
economic, paperwork, or other regulatory impacts of this NPRM on the 
regulated community. This NPRM is the companion document to a direct 
final rule also published in today's Federal Register. If OSHA receives 
no significant adverse comment on the companion direct final rule, it 
will publish a Federal Register document confirming the effective date 
of the direct final rule and withdrawing this NPRM. Such confirmation 
may include minor stylistic or technical corrections to the document. 
For the purpose of judicial review, OSHA considers the date that it 
confirms the effective date of the direct final rule to be the date of 
issuance. However, if OSHA receives significant adverse comment on the 
direct final rule, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct 
final rule and proceed with this NPRM addressing the same standards.
     Docket. To read or download comments or other material in 
the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov or to the OSHA Docket 

Office at the address above. Documents in the docket are listed in the 
http://www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., 

copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download 
through this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, 
are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. 
Contact the OSHA Docket Office for assistance in locating docket 
submissions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information and press 
inquiries contact Mr. Kevin Ropp, Director, OSHA Office of 
Communications, Room N-3647, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-1999. For 
technical inquiries, contact Ted Twardowski, Office of Safety Systems, 
Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Room N-3609, OSHA, U.S. 
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20210; telephone: (202) 693-2255; fax: (202) 693-1663. Copies of this 
Federal Register notice are available from the OSHA Office of 
Publications, Room N-3101, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693-1888. Electronic 
copies of this Federal Register notice, as well as news releases and 
other relevant documents, are available at OSHA's Web page at http://www.osha.gov
.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Discussion of the Proposal

    OSHA is proposing to remove several references to outdated 
consensus standards in its general-industry rules that have 
requirements that duplicate or are comparable to other OSHA rules. In 
addition, the Agency is correcting a paragraph citation in one these 
OSHA rules. The Agency also proposes to remove the reference to 
American Welding Society standard A3.0-1969 (``Terms and Definitions'') 
in its general-industry welding standards. This NPRM is the companion 
document to a direct final rule concerning the same standards published 
in the ``Rules'' section of today's Federal Register. For a complete 
discussion of this action, the relevant consensus standards and OSHA 
standards affected by this NPRM, as well as a discussion of the 
economic analysis and Regulatory Flexibility Act certification, 
paperwork determination, issues involving federalism and State-Plan 
States, and OSHA's response under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, see 
the preamble to the direct final rule.

II. Public Participation

    OSHA requests comments on all issues related to this NPRM. The 
Agency also welcomes comments on its findings that this rulemaking 
would have no negative economic or other regulatory impacts of this 
NPRM on the regulated community. If OSHA receives no significant 
adverse comment, it will publish a Federal Register document confirming 
the effective date contained in the companion direct final rule and 
withdrawing this NPRM. Such confirmation may include minor stylistic or 
technical corrections to the document. A full discussion of what 
constitutes a significant adverse comment is contained in the companion 
direct final rule.
    The Agency will withdraw the direct final rule if it receives 
significant adverse comment on the amendments contained in the direct 
final rule, and proceed with this NPRM by addressing the comment and 
publishing a new final rule. Should the Agency receive a significant 
adverse comment regarding some actions taken in the direct final rule, 
but not others, it may (1) finalize those actions that did not receive 
significant adverse comment, and (2) conduct further rulemaking under 
this NPRM for the actions that received significant adverse comment. 
The comment period for this NPRM runs concurrently with that of the 
direct final rule. Therefore, any comments received under this NPRM 
will be treated as comments regarding the direct final rule. Likewise, 
significant adverse comments submitted to the direct final rule will be 
considered as comments to this NPRM; the Agency will consider such 
comments in developing a subsequent final rule.
    Comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov
, including any personal information provided. 

Accordingly OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal 
information such as social security numbers and birth dates.

List of Subjects for 29 CFR Part 1910

    General industry, Health, Occupational safety and health, Safety, 
Welding.

Authority and Signature

    Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational 
Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20210, directed the preparation of this proposed 
rule. The Agency is issuing this rule under Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the 
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657), 
Secretary of Labor's Order 5-2007 (72 FR 31159), and 29 CFR Part 1911.

    Signed at Washington, DC on Friday, December 7, 2007.
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary of Labor.

III. Amendments to Standards

    OSHA is proposing to amend 29 CFR part 1910 to read as follows:

PART 1910--[AMENDED]

Subpart A--[Amended]

    1. Revise the authority citation for subpart A of part 1910 to read 
as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's 
Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 
35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), 3-2000 (65 FR 50017), 
or 5-2007 (72 FR 31159), as applicable.
    Section 1910.6 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 553. Sections 1910.6, 
1910.7, and 1910.8 also issued under 29 CFR Part 1911. Section 
1910.7(f) also issued under 31 U.S.C. 9701, 29 U.S.C. 9a, 5 U.S.C. 
553; Pub. L. 106-113 (113 Stat. 1501A-222); and OMB Circular A-25 
(dated July 8, 1993) (58 FR 38142, July 15, 1993).

    2. In Sec.  1910.6:
    a. Remove and reserve paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2), (e)(5), (e)(62), 
and (e)(63), and (i)(1); and

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    b. Revise paragraphs (e)(15), (e)(49), and (q)(3) to read as 
follows:

Sec.  1910.6  Incorporation by reference.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (15) ANSI B7.1-70 Safety Code for the Use, Care and Protection of 
Abrasive Wheels, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  1910.215(b)(12) and 
1910.218(j).
* * * * *
    (49) ANSI Z9.1-51 Safety Code for Ventilation and Operation of Open 
Surface Tanks, IBR approved for 1910.261(a)(3)(xix), (g)(18)(v), and 
(h)(2)(i).
* * * * *
    (q) * * *
    (3) NFPA 33-1969 Standard for Spray Finishing Using Flammable and 
Combustible Material, IBR approved for Sec.  1910.94(c)(2).
* * * * *

Subpart F--[Amended]

    3-4. Revise the authority citation for subpart F of part 1910 to 
read as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's 
Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 
35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), or 5-2007 (72 FR 31159), as applicable; 
and 29 CFR part 1911.

    5. Revise paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(8)(ii) of Sec.  1910.68 to read 
as follows:

Sec.  1910.68  Manlifts.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (4) Reference to other codes and subparts. The following codes and 
subparts of this part are applicable to this section: Safety Code for 
Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus, ANSI B15.1-1953 (R 1958); 
Safety Code for Fixed Ladders, ANSI A14.3-1956; and subparts D, O, and 
S. The preceding ANSI standards are incorporated by reference as 
specified in Sec.  1910.6.
* * * * *
    (8) * * *
    (ii) Construction. The rails shall be standard guardrails with 
toeboards meeting the provisions of Sec.  1910.23.
* * * * *

Subpart G--[Amended]

    6. Revise the authority citation for subpart G of part 1910 to read 
as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's 
Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 
35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), or 5-2007 (72 FR 
31159), as applicable; and 29 CFR Part 1911.
    Section 1910.94 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 553.

    7. Revise paragraphs (b)(5)(1)(a), (c)(1)(ii), (c)(3)(i) 
introductory text, (c)(3)(i)(a), (c)(3)(iii) introductory text, 
(c)(3)(iii)(a), (c)(5)(i) introductory text, and (c)(5)(iii)(e) of 
Sec.  1910.94 to read as follows:

Sec.  1910.94  Ventilation.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (5) * * *
    (i)(a) It is the dual function of grinding and abrasive cutting-off 
wheel hoods to protect the operator from the hazards of bursting 
wheels, as well as to provide a means for the removal of dust and dirt 
generated. All hoods shall be not less in structural strength than 
specified in Tables O-1 and O-9 of Sec.  1910.215.
* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) Spray booth. Spray booths are defined and described in Sec.  
1910.107(a).
* * * * *
    (3) * * *
    (i) Spray booths shall be designed and constructed in accordance 
with Sec.  1910.107(b)(1) through (b)(4) and (b)(6) through (b)(10). 
For a more detailed discussion of fundamentals relating to this 
subject, see ANSI Z9.2-1960, which is incorporated by reference as 
specified in Sec.  1910.6.
    (a) Lights, motors, electrical equipment, and other sources of 
ignition shall conform to the requirements of Sec.  1910.107(b)(10) and 
(c).
* * * * *
    (iii) Baffles, distribution plates, and dry-type overspray 
collectors shall conform to the requirements of Sec.  1910.107(b)(4) 
and (b)(5).
    (a) Overspray filters shall be installed and maintained in 
accordance with the requirements of Sec.  1910.107(b)(5), and shall 
only be in a location easily accessible for inspection, cleaning, or 
replacement.
* * * * *
    (5) * * *
    (i) Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with provisions of 
Sec.  1910.107(d), and in accordance with the following:
* * * * *
    (iii) * * *
    (e) Inspection or clean-out doors shall be provided for every 9 to 
12 feet of running length for ducts up to 12 inches in diameter, but 
the distance between cleanout doors may be greater for larger pipes. A 
clean-out door or doors shall be provided for servicing the fan, and 
where necessary, a drain shall be provided.
* * * * *

Subpart H--[Amended]

    8. Revise the authority citation for subpart H of part 1910 to read 
as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's 
Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 
35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), 3-2000 (65 FR 50017), 
or 5-2007 (72 FR 31159), as applicable; and 29 CFR part 1911.
    Sections 1910.103, 1910.106 through 1910.111, and 1910.119, 
1910.120, and 1910.122 through 1910.126 also issued under 29 CFR 
part 1911.
    Section 1910.119 also issued under Section 304, Clean Air Act 
Amendments of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-549), reprinted at 29 U.S.C. 655 
Note.
    Section 1910.120 also issued under Section 126, Superfund 
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 as amended (29 U.S.C. 655 
Note), and 5 U.S.C. 553.

    9. Revise paragraph (b)(1)(i)(c) of Sec.  1910.103 to read as 
follows:

Sec.  1910.103  Hydrogen.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (c) Each portable container shall be legibly marked with the name 
``Hydrogen'' in accordance with the marking requirements set forth in 
Sec.  1910.253(b)(1)(ii). Each manifolded hydrogen supply unit shall be 
legibly marked with the name ``Hydrogen'' or a legend such as ``This 
unit contains hydrogen.''
* * * * *
    10. Revise paragraph (c)(1)(iv) of Sec.  1910.107 to read as 
follows:

Sec.  1910.107  Spray finishing using flammable and combustible 
materials.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
* * * * *
    (vi) Powder-coating equipment shall conform to the requirements of 
paragraph (l)(1) of this section.
* * * * *
    11. Amend paragraph (b)(5)(iii) of Sec.  1910.110 to read as 
follows:

Sec.  1910.110  Storage and handling of liquid petroleum gases.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (5) * * *
    (iii) When LP-Gas and one or more other gases are stored or used in 
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same area, the containers shall be marked to identify their content. 
Marking shall conform to the marking requirements set forth in Sec.  
1910.253(b)(1)(ii).
* * * * *
    12. Revise paragraph (e)(1) of Sec.  1910.111 to read as follows:

Sec.  1910.111  Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (1) Conformance. Cylinders shall comply with DOT specifications and 
shall be maintained, filled, packaged, marked, labeled, and shipped to 
comply with 49 CFR chapter I and the marking requirements set forth in 
Sec.  1910.253(b)(1)(ii).
* * * * *

Subpart J--[Amended]

    13. Revise the authority citation for subpart J of part 1910 to 
read as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's 
Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 
35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), 3-2000 (65 FR 50017), 
or 5-2007 (72 FR 31159), as applicable.
    Sections 1910.141, 1910.142, 1910.145, 1910.146, and 1910.147 
also issued under 29 CFR part 1911.

    14. Revise paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of Sec.  1910.144 to read as 
follows:

Sec.  1910.144  Safety color code for marking physical hazards.

    (a) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) Danger. Safety cans or other portable containers of flammable 
liquids having a flash point at or below 80[deg] F, table containers of 
flammable liquids (open cup tester), excluding shipping containers, 
shall be painted red with some additional clearly visible 
identification either in the form of a yellow band around the can or 
the name of the contents conspicuously stenciled or painted on the can 
in yellow. Red lights shall be provided at barricades and at temporary 
obstructions. Danger signs shall be painted red.
* * * * *

Subpart P--[Amended]

    15. Revise the authority citation for subpart P of part 1910 to 
read as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's 
Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 
35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), or 5-2007 (72 FR 31159), as applicable; 
29 CFR part 1911.
    Section 1910.243 also issued under 29 CFR part 1910.

    16. Revise paragraph (d)(1)(i) of Sec.  1910.243 to read as 
follows:

Sec.  1910.243  Guarding of portable powered tools.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) Explosive-actuated fastening tools that are actuated by 
explosives or any similar means, and propel a stud, pin, fastener, or 
other object for the purpose of affixing it by penetration to any other 
object shall meet the design requirements specified by paragraph (d)(2) 
of this section. This requirement does not apply to devices designed 
for attaching objects to soft construction materials, such as wood, 
plaster, tar, dry wallboard, and the like, or to stud-welding 
equipment.
* * * * *

Subpart Q--[Amended]

    17. Revise the authority citation for subpart Q of part 1910 to 
read as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, and 657); Secretary of 
Labor's Orders Nos. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 
FR 35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), 3-2000 (65 FR 
50017), or 5-2007 (72 FR 31159), as applicable; and 29 CFR part 
1911.

Sec.  1910.251  [Amended]

    18. Remove paragraph (c) of Sec.  1910.251.
    19. Revise paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of Sec.  1910.253 to read as 
follows:

Sec.  1910.253  Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) Compressed gas cylinders shall be legibly marked, for the 
purpose of identifying the gas content, with either the chemical or the 
trade name of the gas. Such marking shall be by means of stenciling, 
stamping, or labeling, and shall not be readily removable. Whenever 
practical, the marking shall be located on the shoulder of the 
cylinder.
* * * * *

Subpart R--[Amended]

    20. Revise the authority citation for subpart R of part 1910 to 
read as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's 
Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 
35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), or 5-2007 (72 FR 
31159), as applicable; and 29 CFR part 1911.

    21. Revise paragraphs (c)(15)(ii), (e)(4), (g)(13)(i), (h)(1), 
(j)(4)(iii), (j)(5)(i), (k)(6), (k)(13)(i), and (k)(15) of Sec.  
1910.261 to read as follows:

Sec.  1910.261  Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (15) * * *
    (ii) Where conveyors cross passageways or roadways, a horizontal 
platform shall be provided under the conveyor extending out from the 
sides of the conveyor a distance equal to 1.5 times the length of the 
wood handled. The platform shall extend the width of the road plus 2 
feet on each side, and shall be kept free of wood and rubbish. The 
edges of the platform shall be provided with toeboards or other 
protection to prevent wood from falling, in accordance with Sec.  
1910.23.
* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (4) Runway to the jack ladder. The runway from the pond or 
unloading dock to the table shall be protected with standard handrails 
and toeboards. Inclined portions shall have cleats or equivalent 
nonslip surfacing in accordance with Sec.  1910.23. Protective 
equipment shall be provided for persons working over water.
* * * * *
    (g) * * *
    (13) * * *
    (i) Blowpit openings shall be preferably on the side of the pit 
instead of on top. When located on top, openings shall be as small as 
possible and shall be provided with railings in accordance with Sec.  
1910.23.
* * * * *
    (h) * * *
    (1) Bleaching engines. Bleaching engines, except the Bellmer type, 
shall be completely covered on the top, with the exception of one small 
opening large enough to allow filling, but too small to admit a person. 
Platforms leading from one engine to another shall have standard 
guardrails in accordance with Sec.  1910.23.
* * * * *
    (j) * * *
    (4) * * *
    (iii) When beaters are fed from a floor above, the chute opening, 
if less than 42 inches from the floor, shall be provided with a 
complete rail or other enclosure. Openings for manual feeding shall be 
sufficient only for entry of stock, and

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shall be provided with at least two permanently secured crossrails in 
accordance with Sec.  1910.23.
* * * * *
    (5) * * *
    (i) All pulpers having the top or any other opening of a vessel 
less than 42 inches from the floor or work platform shall have such 
openings guarded by railed or other enclosures. For manual charging, 
openings shall be sufficient to permit the entry of stock, and shall be 
provided with at least two permanently secured crossrails in accordance 
with Sec.  1910.23.
* * * * *
    (k) * * *
    (6) Steps. Steps of uniform rise and tread with nonslip surfaces 
shall be provided at each press in accordance with Sec.  1910.23.
* * * * *
    (13) * * *
    (i) A guardrail shall be provided at broke holes in accordance with 
Sec.  1910.23.
* * * * *
    (15) Steps. Steps or ladders of uniform rise and tread with nonslip 
surfaces shall be provided at each calendar stack. Handrails and hand 
grips shall be provided at each calendar stack in accordance with Sec.  
1910.23.
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