[editor-surveyor]

“Not only are they not being issued, but there are claims the workers aren’t even allowed to bring their own because of the image”

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I’m going to demand that you either support that ridiculuos charge or have the mods remove it.

I’ve done lots of work in oil and chemical plants over the years, and they not only allowed the use of protective gear, but they also pay subcontractors to take classes in their use, and to take medical exams to be sure that you are physically fit to work under the hazards that exist in their plants.

What you are saying just doesn’t jibe with my considerable experience.
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[svcw]

Thanks.

[Crimson Elephant]

Read further in the thread next time.

http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/rkistner/fishermen_say_bp_not_allowing.html

But hey, it isn’t in the MSM due to blackout, so it can’t possibly be happening.

[Crimson Elephant]

http://www.southernstudies.org/2010/06/bp-reportedly-threatens-to-fire-cleanup-workers-for-using-their-own-protective-gear.html

[UCANSEE2]

This is no more than an internet rumor based on the original story that BP wouldn’t allow private contractors to do cleanup without wearing BP approved protective clothing.

Anyone who disagrees is welcome to provide a source.

Here is the link for where the rumors are coming from. Note that the story provides no actual source for the comment.

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=19789

Here is a transcript and video of the rules that are being issued/used/discussed

http://workinprogress.firedoglake.com/2010/06/23/liveblog-hearing-on-oil-rig-and-cleanup-worker-health-and-safety/

Here’s another decent informational source on what is happening, and whether the equipment BP requires is protecting the workers.

http://www.asq.org/qualitynews/qnt/execute/displaySetup?newsID=8953

The most injury seems to be from heat exhaustion due to the confining and heavy protective gear.

So, how would it be that they are denied protective gear?