U.S. Dept of Labor Postpones Ergonomics Plan

The U.S. Department of Labor announced this week that, in the wake of the events of 9/11, the Department will temporarily postpone the announcement of a plan of action on ergonomics. The announcement, which was expected this month, will be made later this Fall. In July, the Department conducted three forums in Virginia, Illinois and California, to solicit public comment on ergonomics. Witness testimony and written comments are under review. Members of the Department's Occupational Health and Safety Administration have been heavily involved in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World ...