Digest of COSHAB's Decision dated June 14, 1974, Docket No. 74-R4D2-112. Ford B. Ford, Chairman; Monroe Browne and Gerald Shearin, Members.
Perifery Railings on Buildings---Floor, Roof, and Wall Openings to be Guarded---Elevator Shafts to be Guarded---Tower Scaffolds and Rolling Scaffolds, Wood or Metal---Contractual Relationship. The appeal was granted and a citation vacated for the alleged violation of safety orders requiring railings on all open sides 7-1/2 feet above ground or 3/8 inch diameter wire rope so that the protection is equivalent to the normal scaffold guardrail, the height not to exceed 45 inches nor fall below 42 inches (1639(a)); re
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