Required garments must be provided for and worn by flagmen.
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November 26, 1975
Mr. Leonard Freed
Manager,
Safety and Ecology
Ohio Contractors Association
The Neil House Motor Hotel
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Dear Mr. Freed:
This is in response to your letter dated September 24, 1975, concerning uniformed officers performing the duties of flagmen for private construction contractors while in an off-duty status.