Clarification of 1926.502(d)(6) term "designed for" in snaphook connections.
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July 9, 2003
Mr. Doug Mercier
1345 15th Street
Franklin, PA 16232
Re: Section 1926.502(d)(6) prohibits snaphooks from being engaged to certain specified equipment unless "designed for" such a connection. What does the phrase "designed for" mean?
Dear Mr. Mercier: