Hoisting of personnel prohibited while other loads are being hoisted.
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July 22, 1996
Mr. James E. Vaughan
President
Today's Resources, Incorporated
1021 East Street - Rear Building
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Dear Mr. Vaughan:
This is in response to your letter of October 16, 1995, concerning the use of boatswains' chairs attached to a load line of a crane. I apologize for the delay in our response.