New OSHA Ergo Standards Approved

The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has approved a final ergonomics job safety standard. The new standard is effective Jan. 16, 2001, and will be phased in over four years, covering 6.1 million general industry worksites with more than 102 million workers. The rule does not cover workers and workplaces in construction, maritime, agriculture and railroads. The new standard requires employers in to advise employees about possible injury risks and the importance of reporting signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders promptly to avoid serious injury. Em...