Regulations pertaining to the application of butterfly bandages.
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May 21, 1996
The Honorable Bob Graham
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-0903
Dear Senator Graham:
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to address the concerns of your constituent, John H. Michels regarding OSHA's regulations pertaining to the application of butterfly bandages. Let me assure you OSHA does not regulate, in any manner, who may apply butterfly bandages, nor under what circumstances or how they should be applied.