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• Standard Number: 1910.27

February 20, 1981

Mr. Thomas W. Schepke
Engineering Department
Management Division of Unarco
Industries, Inc.
6718 West Plank Road
P. O. Box 2000
Peoria, Illinois 61656

Dear Mr. Schepke:

This is in response to your recent letter concerning OSHA requirements on fixed ladders relating to communication towers.

Communication towers equipped with fixed ladders, over 20 feet in unbroken length, are required to be protected by a ladder safety device or cage and landing platforms as indicated in 29 CFR 1910.27(d).

If we may be of further assistance, please call or write.

Sincerely,



John K. Barto
Chief, Division of
Occupational Safety Programming

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