Opposition to OSHA Wheat Dust Proposal: A Letter from Farmers Co-Op Association to Glenn English
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_17_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Opposition to OSHA Wheat Dust Proposal: A Letter from Farmers Co-Op Association to Glenn English
- Date Created:
- 1988-06-07
- EDTF:
- 1988-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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 document is a series of letters between Glenn English, a member of Congress, and Union Equity Co-operative Exchange regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's proposal to establish a 4 milligram per cubic meter exposure level for wheat, oat, and barley dust. Union Equity strongly opposes this proposal, citing concerns about the scientific data and criteria used by OSHA. They have also reached out to the National Grain and Feed Association for support in this issue. Glenn English has expressed his support for the industry and has promised to reach out to the National Grain and Feed Association for more information.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 100th (1987-1989)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_17_3_0000, Box 170, Folder 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
