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from- XrE^C- 5cV\i$\qjt From LAURA RAIBrPkc&uY4jj(Lt> QpT s to* Lo.UrO_ To see Ss^i^utI^n "k ] SBURGH OFFICE - 5(I<W ApgM-6-, -1988----- RE: ASBESTOS STANDARDS - COURT MANDATED RECONSIDERATION The attached bulletin from ORC lists some areas of the new OSHA asbestos rules which may be changed following a recent court ruling. This office will keep you informed of changes if and when they occur. At this time, ORC is requesting member industries to submit data on the potential impact if a rule change mandated switching from negative pressure respirators to supplied air or SCBA (see p.3). How many individuals at your facility use respiratory protection for asbestos work? 30 How many SCBA or supplied air- units would be purchased by your facility if this respiratory protection change occurred? /. / lOL ikjul* fuCtJ- to obkJL pouxunuU qua, If there are other proposed changes'mentioned in this bulleti which would significantly affect your facility, please send your comments to this office. LAURA RIPPEY LLR/TP ASBEST6.LLR Att. cc: L.F. Schneider, J. Damiano/C.F. Pgh.-13 DiMascio, Pgh.-6 DISTRIBUTION: Haig Sakoian, ATC Tom Engelgau, Addy Ozzie Wilkerson, Anderson Co. Conrad Carter, Badin Irene Scheffler, Arkansas Joe Progar, Cleveland Works Zack Washington, Corona Sid Degarmo, Davenport Sue Kraft, Davenport Jean Bailey, Lebanon Scott Anderson, Massena Jeff Shockey, Pt. Comfort Jerry Eicher, Richmond Brooks Parker, Rockdale Todd Valli, Stolle Dale Huddleston, Tennessee Al Piecka, Vernon Ken Karsten, Warrick Jim Thompson, Wenatchee B ALCOA