Requirements of using cranes to hoist personnel.
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September 21, 2001
Mr. Robert Weaver
Safety Coordinator
M&W Contractors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2510
East Peoria, IL 61611-0510
Re: §1926.550(a) and (g); cranes to hoist personnel
Dear Mr. Weaver:
This is in response to your November 29, 1999, letter in which you ask a question relating to the requirements of using cranes to hoist personnel. We apologize for the long delay in providing this response.