Handrail and railing clearance for runways (hangar catwalks).
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May 26, 1995
Mr. Scott Stratton
Vice President
Stratton, Inc.
2513 Deaton Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Dear Mr. Stratton:
This is in response to your September 8, 1994 letter requesting interpretation of the Walking-Working Surfaces Standard, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, as it may apply to the catwalks described in the workplace scenario below. Your questions and our reply follow. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding.