Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 9, 1979, Docket Nos. 79-R2D1-155 and 156. Paul G. Smith, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Robert Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Bill Rummell, CSE.
This appeal was granted; alleged serious violations of 1637(l) and 1644(a)(6) were set aside.
"Employer's counsel correctly argued that the cited section does not exclusively require use of a walkway, stair(way) or ladder as access to scaffold platforms.
"`A safe and unobstructed means of access, such as a walkway, stair (sic), or ladder, shall be provided to all scaffold platforms...' Section 1637(l) (Emphasis added.)
"The `such as' provision suggests
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