NNONTANA NtrWS

By R. V. PETERSEN executive secretary

THE OSHA standard requiring wom- ^ en's retiring lnooms w&s revoked in April. Dismissing collateral issues concerning sex discrimination and the desirability of separate retiring rooms for both sexes, OSHA concluded that the requirement was neither necessary nor appropriate for employees' safety and health.

Many Montana dealers utilized the recent series of district meetings to acquaint employees with the problems and requirements of OSHA. Of those attending, including state inspectors, all agree that the visual presentation of "OSHA in Color'and the attendant dialogue present an excellent medium for communication of the safety and health law.

The new manag'er of Lumber Yard Supply Co., Great Falls, is Virl TVright, who moves to the job from Empire Building Materials, fnc., Boze,. man. Phil Sawyer, well-known to MBMDA members, has transfened to Springfield, Ohio, to assume manage- ment of Lumber Wholesalers, Inc. United Building Centers, Glasgow, have opened their new sales room and offices.

We are pleased to welcome to MBMDA membership RobertE. Smith,

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