Securing of a platform (metal decking) on a manually propelled scaffold.
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June 14, 1999
Mr. Don A. Halperin
10835 NW 18 Court
Gainesville, FL 32606
Re: 29 CFR 1926. 450, 451; Safety Requirements for Metal Deck Platforms on Manually Propelled Scaffolds.
Dear Mr. Halperin:
This is in response to your letter dated April 27, 1999, addressed to Mr. Charles N. Jeffress, Assistant Secretary of Labor, requesting OSHA's interpretation as to whether metal decking must be secured when used as a platform on a manually propelled scaffold.