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> "sf" <.> wrote in message ... .
> > On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:02:51 -0400, TFM® >
> > wrote:
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> >>It's cost the Ruskin (Florida) tomato growers millions.
> >>
> >>I'm kinda bent on the whole issue, but what can I do?
> >>
> >>TFM®
> >
> > The FDA is lacking something vital, that's for sure. Take away a few
> > assistants from congressmen (or higher) and give the FDA a few more
> > scientists.
> >
> > Another thing we have to do is give OSHA some teeth. CAL-OSHA was
> > crippled a few years ago. I don't know what happened in other states,
> > but CA has to be just the tip of the iceberg.
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> OSHA needs to be shot in the head and disbanded.
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> As a carpenter, I can tell you that it's physically impossible to perform my
> job and be even remotely compliant with their silly rules.
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> It's a dangerous job. Don't get into it if you feel the need for government
> protection from yourself.
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> When OSHA shows up, we go home. They seem to feel the need to punish the
> small businessman.
> I'm a walking violation of 5 OSHA rules at any given moment.
>
> The FDA is in the same category.
> Less power to government agencies, more to the people.

Funny you say that. I worked in a manufacturing facility that used to
get regular OSHA walk throughs. They always cited us for something even
though we were following all procedures like lock out/tag out, etc. Most
of it was due to some of the equipment being very old.