TFM® > wrote:
> "sf" <.> wrote in message
> ...
> > On Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:02:51 -0400, TFM®
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > 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.
>
>
> OSHA needs to be shot in the head and disbanded.
>
> 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.
>
> It's a dangerous job. Don't get into it if you feel the need for
> government protection from yourself.
>
> 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.
>
>
> TFM®

I was appointed the "OSHA Coordinator" at the office back in the 1980's. I
had to go around and get everyone to sign a release indicating they knew not
to eat the toner from the copier, lick the (then rubber-like) fax paper,
etc. It was ridiculous. Akin to "Do Not Iron Clothes While Wearing" labels
for the terminally stupid.

Jill