Bloodborne Pathogens and the issue of latex allergy and latex hypersensitivity
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October 23, 1995
The Honorable Phil Gramm
United States Senate
310 N. Mesa
El Paso, Texas 79901
Dear Senator Gramm:
This is in response to an information request of August 15, on behalf of your constituent, Dr. Lyndon E. Mansfield, concerning the issue of latex allergy and latex hypersensitivity. Your letter was forwarded to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Technical Support for response. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.