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D&R supplies dimension lumber, precision-trimmed studs, cedar siding, shakes, shingles, moldings and many other specialty lumber items throughout the West . . . by the most efficient transport rail, truck or ocean barge.
For nearly 70 years Dant & Russell has marketed forest products f rom the Pacif ic Northwest manufactured for the western construction market.
By ROSS KINCAID executive director
T HE Occupational Safety and I Health Administration (OSHA) is currently negotiating contracts with states to provide on-site consultation to small businessmen. States without occupational safety and health plans approved by OSHA (Idaho is the only state in our region without such plans) may contract with the Secretary of Labor to provide these consultative services.
States whose plans have been aPproved are already authorized to provide these on-site consultative services. This includes Oregon, Washington and Alaska.
The new program will assist smaller businessmen in interpreting OSHA's standards, rules and regulations, identifying hazards, and suggesting means by which the employer can comply with the Act.
Under the terms of the on-site consultation agreement, fully-trained state consultants will make consultative visits to the workplace at the request
Merchant of tlne employer only.
As in an inspection, there will be an opening conference, a walk through the establishment, a closing conference and a written summary to be provided the employer later. There will, however, be no citations issued, no violations alleged and no penalties proposed.
During the walk through, the consultant will:
(1) Explain to the employer which OSHA standards and rules and regulations apply to his workplace;
(2) Explain the technical language and application of applicable standards;
(3) Advise if and explain how the employer is not in compliance with OSHA standards and rules and regulations;
(4) Where feasible and within his technical competence, suggest means by which identified hazards may be abated.
