The grain industry opposes proposed OSHA safety regulations for grain-handling facilities, claiming they would be ineffective in preventing fires and explosions and impose a significant economic burden. Industry witnesses argue that the regulations should be revised to reflect industry research findings and focus on developing and implementing safety procedures rather than strict government mandates.

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Opposition to OSHA Proposals: A Letter from Union Equity Co-Op Exchange

Identifier:
CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0029
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Opposition to OSHA Proposals: A Letter from Union Equity Co-Op Exchange
Date Created:
1984-06-08
EDTF:
1984-06-08
Creator:
English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/55
Description:
The grain industry opposes proposed OSHA safety regulations for grain-handling facilities, claiming they would be ineffective in preventing fires and explosions and impose a significant economic burden. Industry witnesses argue that the regulations should be revised to reflect industry research findings and focus on developing and implementing safety procedures rather than strict government mandates.
Topic:
Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
Congress:
98th (1983-1985)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_17_3_0000, Box 170, Folder 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages