Opposition to OSHA Proposal: Union Equity's Response to Wheat, Oat, and Barley Dust Exposure Limits
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_17_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Opposition to OSHA Proposal: Union Equity's Response to Wheat, Oat, and Barley Dust Exposure Limits
- 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:
- Dr. Sheldon Shapiro expresses concerns to Congressman Glenn English about proposed health regulations by OSHA for dentists. Dr. Shapiro argues that the regulations are unnecessary, inappropriate, and burdensome, citing statistics and professional judgment as reasons. He also criticizes specific requirements such as head protection and needle recapping. Dr. Shapiro emphasizes the dental profession's commitment to safety and cost-effectiveness. Congressman English responds, acknowledging the concerns and stating that he will keep them in mind if the issue is addressed legislatively.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- 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:
- 7 Pages
