Clarification of the HAZWOPER standard to employees engaged in the cleanup of blood from crimes or trauma incidents
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December 15, 2020
Mr. Kent Berg, CEOP, ACBTI
Administrator
National Institute of Decontamination Specialists
3504 Highway 152 PMB 319
Greenville, SC 29611
Dear Mr. Berg: