1910.27(a)(1)

OSHA concurrence on the use of 3/4" square bars for rungs on fixed ladders.

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September 8, 1978

Mr. J. A. Torres
Division Chief Architect
Bechtel Power Corporation
P. O. Box 607
15740 Shady Grove Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20760

Dear Mr. Torres:

This is in response to your letter requesting OSHA concurrence on the use of 3/4" square bars for rungs on fixed ladders.