Storage of materials that prevents inspection of scaffolds before workshifts; incidental storage amounts that do not inhibit scaffold inspection.
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June 10, 2003
Walsh Northeast Division
Attn: Barbara McNeil
5 Necco Court
Boston, MA 02210
Re: 29 CFR 1926.250(b)(5) (prohibition against storing materials on scaffolds longer than needed for immediate operations)
Dear Ms. McNeil: