Digest of COSHAB's Decision dated April 23, 1974, Docket No. 74-R6D1-035. Ford B. Ford, Chairman; Monroe Browne and Gerald Shearin, Members.
HOUSEKEEPING -- TEMPORARY STAIR TREADS -- CONTROL OF SUBCONTRACTOR. The Board affirmed a citation alleging violation of safety orders requiring passageways and work areas be kept free from debris (Sec. 1513); and for failure to maintain temporary wood stair treads the full width of the pans (Sec. 1626(f)). A third alleged violation was withdrawn at the hearing for lack of evidence. The Board held that although each subcontractor has the responsibility to insure that his own, individual employees do not violate e
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