Coverage of steel, aluminum, and other metals under the Hazard Communication Standard.
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January 15, 1986
Mr. Warren Podolske
President
Milwaukee Metal Products Company
8000 W. Florist Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218
Dear Mr. Podolske:
President Reagan has asked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to respond to your letter of November 8, 1985, concerning the coverage of steel, aluminum, and other metals under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Please accept my apology for the delay in response.