You should point out to your readers that OSHA enforcement and the Safety Consultation and Training Section are seperate and distinct from each other. Every state in the union has a consultation service similar to SCATS. While the Boyd/OSHA deal stinks to high heaven,(not to mention that it probably strains the limited resources of SCATS) you failed to point out that SCATS still provides most of its services to smaller employers such as mine. Could private consultants provide similar services? Of course they could, but when an employer calls in SCATS and hazards are discovered they are OBLIGTED to correct those hazards or they could be handed over to the enforcement section and be subject to citations and penalties. Employers like me know this up front and still make the commitment to do the right thing. Could private consultants "ensure" that employers correct serious hazards...I think not. They advise and recommend only. Does Mr McManus have the same issues with workers compensation carriers who provide safety and health services to their clients; Or Unions who provide safety and health services to their membership? If Mr. McManus has an issue with State Consultation Services he should contact his district congressperson and change the law. Until then, quite your whimpering, there is plenty of businesses that are still willing to pay for safety and health services.