Powered platforms: Suspension height limits for transportable outriggers.
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October 1, 1998
Mr. Thomas J. O'Shea PE
President
Entek Engineering, LLP
200 Broadway
Troy, New York 12180
Dear Mr. O'Shea:
This is in response to your letter of July 7, requesting compliance assistance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the Powered platforms for building maintenance standard 29 CFR 1910.66. We regret the delay in responding to your inquiry.