Call for Congressional Oversight on Worker Safety and Health Regulations1975-01-01unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_017_3_170_14_0014The Oklahoma Department of Labor, under Commissioner Wm. R. "Bill" Paulk, is proposing an asbestos abatement program to address the dangers of asbestos exposure. The program is voluntary and aims to exempt businesses from OSHA compliance inspections. The Department is prepared to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program and has submitted a proposal to the United States Department of Labor OSHA. The program targets industries at risk for asbestos exposure and offers consultation services for detection and abatement of the hazard.