Clarification of safe working load when hoisting overhead loads above people

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Mr. Martin Moore
760 West End Ave., #9D
New York, NY 10025

Dear Mr. Moore:

Thank you for your e-mail received on December 9, 2010 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with your Information Quality Correction Request (IQCR). Since you referenced a construction standard, it has been forwarded to the Directorate of Construction for a response. We apologize for the delay.