1910.23(a)(9)

Clarification of 1910.23(a)(9) as it applies to fixed ladders and platforms.

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July 20, 1983

Mr. F. K. Parmely
Corporate Safety and
Health Department
Brown and Root, Incorporation
P.O. Box 3
Houston, Texas 77801

Dear Mr. Parmely:

This is in response to your letter of July 7, 1983, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9) as it applies to fixed ladders and platforms. This also confirms your telephone conversation with a member of my staff, Mr. Simms. The answer to your specific questions follow.