Clarification that a safety device to automatically cut off the flow of compressed air applies only to pneumatic power tools
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June 6, 1983
Mr. Donald W. Johnson
Safety Director
McLean Contracting Company
General Contractors
1301-3 Fidelity Building
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Dear Mr. Johnson:
This is in response to your letter of May 9, 1983, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1926.302(b)(7).