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... exterior building maintenance of a specific structure or group of structures. Does not apply to suspended scaffolds (swinging scaffolds) used to service buildings on a temporary basis and covered under Subpart D Walking-Working Surfaces) of the OSHA General Industry standards nor to suspended scaffolds used for construction work and covered under Subpart L (Ladders and Scaffolding) of OSHA's Construction Industry standards. Building maintenance covers, but is not limited to, such tasks as window cleaning, caulking, metal polishing and reglazing. BACKGROUND The previous OSHA standard, adopted in 1971 ... Employees Articles Blog Photos Group Connections Reviews IMMS Library Immerse yourself in our stacks. Take some time and browse through our library. We have thousands of articles, checklists, tip sheets, sales letters, and more! Communications Marketing Customer Service Planning Finance/Accounting Risk Management Human Resources Selling Legal and E&O Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back Amended Powered Platform Standard 4/30/2013 10:39:13 PM by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. ... ropes, which would hold the platform against the building facade. During the years immediately following promulgation of the 1971 standard, most high-rise buildings were designed with straight building facades, which were adapted readily to the continuous guide rail requirements. In recent years, however, architects have been designing some buildings with multiple vertical planes, setbacks, and complicated corners, for aesthetic reasons or to conserve energy. Energy costs, for example, led to smaller and fewer windows, projecting awnings, and recessed windows to provide insulation from outside temperatures ...