OSHA's Proposed Rule on Ergonomics

On November 22, 1999, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its controversial proposed rule on ergonomics applicable to general industry. The rule, which would only become final sometime next year, after the conclusion of a comment period, could affect nearly every employer in the country whose employees undertake manual handling, manufacturing, or repetitive-motion work.

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