- Standard Number:1910.73
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March 9, 1982
Mr. T. S. McKosky
Consulting Engineer
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18016
Dear Mr. McKosky:
This is in response to your letter of March 3, 1982, concerning the minimum width of access to equipment.
A minimum width of 18 inches is acceptable for a walkway used for maintenance and gaining access to equipment and would comply with the intent of Section 1910.37, OSHA General Industry Standards.
If I may be of further assistance, please call or write.
Sincerely,
John K. Barto
Chief,
Division of Occupational Safety Programming