OSHA regulations

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I just read a post on another ML forum that OSHA has proposed new regulations regarding the shipping and handling of explosives. I did not read the document in depth but black powder and primers would be affected. These new regulations would be more stringent than the DOT regulations and might prevent some carriers from being able to continue to ship powder to an individual.
You can check this out for yourself by going to:
http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/ main
In step:
1. Select "documents accepting comments"
2. Select "OSHA"
3. Select "Proposed Rules"
4. Select "Subject" and in the search box type in "explosives"

This will take you to the proposal.

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OSHA sets standards , not regulations , the standards are to make sure an employer protects a worker and have a safe and clean work place ! the employer has to set a regulation that meets their standard !
if they in fact set a standard the manufacturer and shipper would need to meet the standard !
easier said than done ! but if it can be proved that there is a problem when the product is mishandled the companies can write a procedure
that eliminates their employees from mishandling the product or avoiding the danger that is a way to also meet the standard ! as long as everyone signs off on it !
the real worry is the states , many have their own OSHA and some exceed the national standard !
this could get ugly , because it would include all workers , like where they produce ammo , gun shops etc.
not sure how DOT , OSHA , MINE SAFETY etc. all work together , one would have jurisdiction one would think and over ride the other , should be interesting !