Whether #9 wire may be used to secure the toprails and midrails on tubular scaffolding; permissible method for setting transitional wood planks.

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April 30, 2010

Letter #[20090718-9206]

Re: (1)Whether #9 wire may be used to secure the toprails and the midrails on tubular scaffolding, and (2) A permissible method for setting transitional wood planks before changing direction on tubular scaffolding utilizing aluminum hook-on planks.

Question #1: Does the OSHA scaffold standard for construction (Part 1926 Subpart L) permit the use of #9 wire to secure the toprails and the midrails on tubular scaffolding?

Answer #1: