29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7), securing compressed gas cylinders - rational for and hazards addressed by the requirement.
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January 19, 2005
Mr. Richard Johnston
Hausmann Johnson Insurance, Inc.
700 Regent Street
P.O. Box 259408
Madison, WI 53725-9408
Re: 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7); securing compressed gas cylinders.
Dear Mr. Johnston:
This is in response to your letter dated October 18, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You asked for our opinion on the rationale for and hazard addressed by the construction standards for securing compressed gas cylinders.