Asbestos standard: Written opinion from the examining physician.
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May 5, 1998
Mr. Gary Thibodeaux, Director
NSC Corporation
Department of Health and Safety
1201 Childers
Orange, TX 77630
Dear Mr. Thibodeaux:
This is in response to your letter of February 24, concerning the medical surveillance provisions 29 CFR 1926.1101, the construction industry asbestos standard promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).