Clarification of steel erection joist field-bolting requirements in 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart R.
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August 15, 2002
Ms. Rebecca Cartwright
Safety Consultant
Safety Resources Company of Ohio, Inc.
4253 Portage Avenue, NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Dear Ms. Cartwright: