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U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Washington, D.C. 20210 Reply to the Attention of: WY 26 BST Mr. Thomas W. Scott Cleanese Fibers Post Office Box 32414 Charlotte, North Carolina MAY 291997 28232 DearMr. Scott: This is in response to your letter of January 20, 1987 requesting an interpretation of the Occupatinal Safety and Health's (OSHA) Asbestos standard for construction. Please accept my apology for the delay in response. The overwhelming number of letters and telephone calls regarding the asbestos standard has caused unavoidable delays in responding to the public's concern. . Your interpretation is correct, showers do not have to be provided for those employees engaged in small scale, short duration operations. Employees are allowed to clean their protective clothing with a portable EEPA-equipped vacuum before leaving the area where maintenance was performed. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Leo Carey, Director Directorate of Field Operations ABS-060613 lam 031189