Fall protection in lieu of personal fall arrest systems and the need for a rescue skiff.
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March 21, 1997
Mr. Sante Camo
Project Manager
Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
333 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10001
Dear Mr. Camo:
This is in response to your letter of February 12, concerning the use of a fall protection enclosure in lieu of personal fall arrest systems, and the need for a rescue skiff when employees are working over or adjacent to water.