The 5-inch separation of screws on the covers of the guards for mechanical power-transmission.
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July 16, 1975
Mr. Vance D. Campbell
Chief Engineer
Standards Eimco BSP Division
ENVIROTECH Corporation
669 West Second South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84110
Dear Mr. Campbell:
This is in response to your letter of May 15, 1975, to Barry White and refers to telephone conversations with a member of my staff concerning the 5-inch separation of screws on the covers of the guards for mechanical power-transmission apparatus, and requirement in 29 CFR 1910.219(m)(2)(i)(a).