Use of guardrails and swivel locks on mobile scaffolds.
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January 12, 1976
Mr. Joseph M. Karch
Manager of Safety and Training
Essex Chemical Corporation
1401 Broad Street
Clifton, New Jersey 07015
Dear Mr. Karch:
This is in response to your letter requesting clarification of the use of guardrails and swivel locks on mobile scaffolds.