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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DI VI SI ON OF LABOR STANDARDS W ASHINGTON December 22, 1936 Uy dear Sir: I am enclosing for your information a copy of "Recent Changes in the Painters' Trade," by Dr. Alice Hamilton, is* sued as Bulletin Ho. 7 of the Division of Labor Standards. This publication supplements and brings up to date a previous study by Dr. Hamilton on this subject. This study is now out of print. The present publication describes the newer materials and methods used in the trade, and their ef fects upon the health of workers employed thereir^. ;s Since the technical,phases of the trade and the hazards encountered therein are .'thoroughly covered, it is felt that the study:will be of practical benefit to technicians and others interested in the prevention of the occupational haz ards arising in the painters' trade. Additional copies of the study in limited quantities are available through the Superintendent of Documents, Govern ment Printing Office, Washington, D. C., at ten cents a copy. If you have any comments with regard to this bulletin, I shall be only too happy to hear from you. Very truly yours, Enclosure /fA A. ZIMMER Director (531)