Anchoring of fall arrest system to aerial lifts; fall arrest vs. restraint systems.
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February 18, 1999
Mr. Steven D. Claypool
15516 Budge St.
San Leandro, CA 94579
RE: 1926.451(g), 1926.453, 1926.502(d);
Dear Mr. Claypool: