Personnel Hoist and Boatswain's Chairs.
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April 18, 1980
Mr. Perry Hallberg, Jr.
Construction Manager
Peabody Continental-Heine Company
2350 East Devon Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Dear Mr. Hallberg:
This is in reference to our discussions on April 2, 1980, with you and other representatives of chimney erector/liner companies granted variances from sections 1926.552(c) Personnel Hoist and 1925.451(l)(4) and (5) Boatswain's Chairs, of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.