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> 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
>
>

The terminally stupid, I like that. Having said that there was an
illegal immigrant who got himself mangled in a CNC machine in RI
recently. He won a huge award against the employer and OSHA slammed the
shit out of the employer too. I doubt they're still in business.