Mortar testing requirements and controlling contractor responsibilities under the Steel Erection Standard
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December 27, 2002
Sean Purcell
Safety Officer
RPCarbone Company
5885 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 110
Cleveland, OH 44124-4031
Re: What are an employer's obligations under Part 1926 Subpart R with respect to testing mortar? What OSHA responsibilities does a controlling contractor have under Subpart R when it subcontracts duties placed by Subpart R on the controlling contractor? §1926.752(a)(1); mortar testing requirements; contracting-out duties of controlling contractor
Dear Mr. Purcell: