Shower requirements for the Lead in Construction Standard.
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September 5, 1995
Mr. Richard Hayes, President
Hayes Environmental Services, Inc.
5727 Airport Highway, Suite A
Toledo, Ohio 43615
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter is in response to your questions concerning shower requirements for the Lead in Construction Standard and the acceptance of Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) approved safety cans on construction and general industry sites. Your letter raised the following questions which are addressed below:
Showers and the Lead in Construction Standard: