Detachable vs. permanent side shields for safety glasses; modifications to safety glasses.

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January 29, 2007

Richard Reynolds
206 West Poplar
Box 67
Troy, Kansas 66087

Dear Mr. Reynolds:

This is in response to your recent letters to the Directorate of Enforcement Programs that we received on October 17, 2006. Your questions related to 29 CFR 1910.133 Eye and face protection and 29 CFR 1915.153(a)(2) Eye and face protection.