1. Concerns Regarding Hazard Communication Standard Extension to Grain Industry Identifier: CAC_CC_017_3_170_17_0001 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection Title: Concerns Regarding Hazard Communication Standard Extension to Grain Industry Date: 1984-01-06 Creator: unknown Topic: Environmental Protection, Agricultural laws and legislation Congress: 98th (1983-1985)
![["The document discusses the adoption of safety standards by the government aimed at preventing explosive grain dust accidents in grain handling facilities. These regulations, which were developed in response to previous deadly incidents, require operators to limit dust accumulations to 1/8th of an inch. Despite opposition from industry groups, the rules are expected to save lives and prevent injuries. Labor unions criticize the regulations for being politically motivated and doubt their effectiveness."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_17_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201987-1988/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_17_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Hazard Communication Standard Extension to Grain Industry")