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• Standard Number: 1910.28(g)(11); 1910.66(e)(2)

July 16, 1987

Charles H. Canning, President
C2 Enterprises, Inc.
603 E. Gollad, Suite 203
Crookett, Texas 76635-0498

Dear Mr. Canning:

This is in response to your letter of June 2, 1987, concerning the use of anchors at each stage drop on a tall building and confirms your conversation with Mr. Bode.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards at 29 CFR 1910.28(g)(11) require that two point suspension scaffolds be securely lashed to the building to prevent swaying at each working level. Therefore, proper anchors are necessary at each stage drop for ground rigged platforms.

Perhaps your customer has been confused by the OSHA Instruction STD 1-3.3 CH-1, enclosed, which pertains only to roof rigged powered platforms. Under the procedures of that instruction, alternating anchors are permissible. As you are aware, roof rigged powered platforms are regulated under 29 CFR 1910.66.

If we may be of further assistance, please contact us.

Sincerely,

Leo Carey, Director
Directorate of Field Operations

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