[Jewelry making - Article 00835] - Re: [Orchid] Bench jeweler's working conditions

[R . E . Rourke]

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    I have worked for my own store in the past..tried having a bench as
    a feature of the store -rather like restaurants having observable
    chefs but the amount of time spent explaining x or answering
    questions about x, or general over-perfumed type hassles that it was
    necessary to move to the back, but the money saved in having to hire
    another front person was worth it when considering the
    time/production lost extra dust and particle requirements, etc. that
    are intrinsic to having a bench in front..it is simply not cost
    effective, but on the other hand bench jewelers are usually in the
    back room or on a non-sales floor of larger businesses that are both
    manufacturing and retailing actually OSHA has laws that protect
    jewelers working conditions, as well as other trade organizations
    that 'make recommendations'., but if you are in a non ventilated
    space quit or demand a new locale period..cramped conditions are a
    hazard, you should definitely have an alternate exit if you are in a
    basement, and there are manufacturing site laws as well. If you want
    to know more of this type of info feel free to contact me off orchid
    and we can discuss your situation and some possible remedies,
    entitlements, and compromises.. 

R.E.Rourke
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