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Joel Hefley: “I hope Mike Royko's column today is a joke, but unfortunately it is not. OSHA is at it again. Apparently, a small…”

On the recordApril 17, 1996
I hope Mike Royko's column today is a joke, but unfortunately it is not. OSHA is at it again. Apparently, a small business in Chicago recently received a set of instructions from OSHA on how to safely handle water. Yes, water, not waste water, not contaminated water, just water. The instructions include water's boiling point, its freezing point, its weight. The laboratory protective equipment recommended included safety glasses and a lab coat, and instructions include keeping the container lid on tightly closed and how to transport the water and a warning to protect it from freezing. Yes, Mr. Royko points out, however, that OSHA did not document any effects of overexposure to water. Does OSHA not consider drowning a hazard? The bureaucrats at OSHA also failed to identify any conditions to avoid. What about the chance of burning your hand if the water is too hot? Mr. Speaker, the time to reform OSHA is now.
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Joel Hefley
Republican · Colorado
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Addressing concerns about OSHA regulations regarding the handling of water.

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