Minimum approach distances to insulated power lines by construction workers working close to, but not on, the lines.
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July 18, 2001
Mr. A. W. Schlendorf
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 103M
P. O. Box 5000
Upton, N.Y. 11973-5000
Re: 1926.451(f)(6); 1926.955 Table V-2; scaffolds; power lines; minimum approach distances
Dear Mr. Schlendorf:
This is in response to your March 5, 2001, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).