Use of portable ladders on tank builder's scaffolds during scaffold dismantling process in construction.
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January 22, 2004
Mr. James R. Rhudy
CBI
(by fax)
Re: Whether, in construction work, portable ladders may be used on tank builders' scaffolds during the scaffold dismantling process; §1926.451.
Dear Mr. Rhudy: