Protection of impalement hazards: rebar and other hazards.
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August 3, 1999
Paul Resler
National Sales Manager
National Lightning Protection Corporation
4120 Brighton Blvd, Unit A-37
Denver, Colorado 80216
Re: Impalement hazards from rebar: §1926.701(b), rebar caps, lightning rods, and NLP "Flathead"
Dear Mr. Resler: