Protective clothing required to prevent skin contact with polyvinyl chloride residue on vessel walls.
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April 15, 1975
R. E. Workman,
Vice President
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Akron, Ohio 44316
Dear Mr. Workman:
Assistant Secretary John H. Stender has asked me to respond to your letter of March 28, 1975, requesting a variance from Section [1910.1017(h)(1)(ii)] Vinyl Chloride - Hazardous Operations, of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.