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Lumber for decking, siding, cabinets, millwork and paneling, material for fences, patio decks and planters.. .any application where the superior characteristics of western Red cedar are demanded can be supplied' from our 172 million foot inventory. Standard stock includes 1x6, 9,12o and 2x6, 8, 10,12'.lt is supplied in specified widths and lengths with many patterns, clear or knotty, smooth or sawsize.

Western Red Gedar is one of the lightest softwoods known, has high insulating value, does not shrink, warp or check to any notable degree, is completely free from pitch and yet is one of the most economical construction woods available. ln addition to our vast local inventory, close to freeways for fast pick up, western Red cedar can be delivered direcily from the mill in carload shipments. Call Fountain firsf and lasl/

Shope Up or Ship Out

fT seems incredible when you think about it, r but there are still a large number of peoplc in this industry who act as if they are in no hurry to comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Some poor dumb souls are even doing nothinpJ, figuring, we imagine, that beeause their operation is small, out of the way, or somesuch, that the federal bird dogs won't find them.

It should go without saying, but it doesn't. that the above scofflaws are in for some real grief when the feds inspect. And inspect they will. Don't be fooled by recent cutbacks in funds for inspectors. It won't eliminate the inevitable, just delay it a little.

Further inside this issue is a checklist we cribbed from the Lumber Association of Southern California that they use to help their members meet the OSHA regulations. It applies equally to any and all parts of the West. We hope you will give it the time it deserves as compliance with OSI{A is a very important element in the successful operation of a business today. Any business.

Statistics relatinp; the number of firms that are passing the federal salety and health inspec" tions reveal that fewer than one.third get a clean bill of health. Nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in fines have so far been assessed against those who have failed to measure up to what the law demands. nilllSER'S office and business otiices (l) are directly befiid sales counter for full view of sales floor. Custom dmr hardware ,is displayed so customers can see it while at sales counter. Ihat's mgr. Bob Ransey ad office gal at rear. Ol bdhrmm vanities and medicine cabinets properly displayed with lights. t{ote mlorful tdle and cfiairs for wall paper books (at right), a good seller.

The feedback from the field that we have been getting says that while there are some pretty chicken provisions within the OSHA codebook, the inspectors have plenerally been fair and understanding in their interpretations, especially on their initial inspection visit. o'Generally" is the key word here as we have also heard some horror stories regarding inspectors. We suppose it i-s inevitable that some inspectors will throw the book unfairly at an operation. There is bound to be the rotten apple in every barrel. But it would surprise us if a conscientious effort to comply, and that effort usually shows to an inspector, was followed by any 'obook throwing." If a firm makes an honest effort to meet the rules" it doesn't follow that the inspector's reaction will be one of vindicitiveness.

If you haven't yet been inspected, prepare now lor it. It's coming. If you have, correct the deficiencies noted, and get on with business.

(3) Appliarce Dept.-Custqners walk past this as they enter store. (0 Center point of sales floor. 6) Sales force with cqnpany jackets. That's asst. mgr. lYalt Brooks, center rea, ard mgr. Bob Ramsey second from the right, back row. (6) Looking toward front door from sales counter. (7) Kitden display, right at front door of store. Mirrored wall gives extra mileage to display, generates good sales; An excellent use of a small space.

(8) Sales counter with offices behind. 0) Closelp ol tool dept.