Mandatory annual blood work requirements in OSHA's Respiratory Protection and Ethylene Oxide standards

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June 12, 2017

Mr. Eddie Smith
IBEW Local 2286
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFL-CIO-CLC
4850 Stone Oak Drive
Beaumont, Texas 77705

Dear Mr. Smith,