Guardrails on outside crane platforms.
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DATE: July 7, 1977
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: 6OSHA
TS 77-9
SUBJECT: Interpretation - 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(13)(ii)
TO: Joe M. Ansley, Jr. Acting Area Director
Little Rock Area Office
In reply to your request of June 29, 1977, concerning above subject, I submit the following.
The requirements of 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(13)(ii) do not relate to the height of platforms on cranes.