Requirement to guard shaft couplings.

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June 23, 1975

Mr. R. Lemma
Buffalo Forge Company
Buffalo Pumps Division
P.O. Box 156
North Tonawanda, New York 14120

Dear Mr. Lemma,

This is in response to your letter requesting clarification of the requirement to guard couplings connecting driven power shafts.