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Monday, December 14, 2009

Employers wary of changes in approach, focus at OSHA

Business Insurance reports about an increasing concern among employers about increased OSHA regulation. The article reports:

"Fueling some concerns was a proposal last week by the Department of Labor and OSHA to require that employers report worker musculoskeletal disorders, known as MSDs, as part of their Form 300 injury logs.

Employer organizations said they fear that the increased MSD reporting could set the stage for mandatory workplace ergonomics standards."

Read the article here.

Labels: Industrial Health, safety politics, safety regulations, workplace injuries