1926.451(a)(13)

Standards regulating access for tubular steel scaffolding.

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December 15, 1977

Mr. James Somero
Vanguard Manufacturing Inc.
Temple Road
New Ipswich, New Hampshire 03071

Dear Mr. Somero:

This is in response to your letter of October 26, 1977, regarding an interpretation of the standards regulating access for tubular steel scaffolding.

Interpretation on ladder use with scaffolding.

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February 25, 1983

W.D. Braswell, C.S.P.
Vice President, Safety
A.A. Beiro Construction Company, Inc.
3015 Colvin Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Dear Mr. Braswell:

This is in response to your letter of February 8, 1983, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(13). The response to your five points is as follows:

Equivalent "safe access" to scaffolds.

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December 6, 1974

TS75-20

Mr. Henry V. Carvill,
Asst. Secretary
Corporate Safety Director
Henry C. Beck Company
4600 First National Bank Bldg.
Dallas, TX 75202