September 4, 2001 is the final date for comments to be filed with the OSHA Docket office in regards to new record keeping rules that may eliminate the recording of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
According to the report, overexertion, or injuries caused by excessive lifting, pulling, pushing, holding, carrying, or throwing an object resulted in $9.8 billion in direct costs. Repetitive motion injuries accounted for $2.3 billion.
John Henshaw was officially confirmed as the new Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. Henshaw has yet to make an official statement concerning OSHA and any possible ergonomics regulations.
A Mayo clinic study questioning the relationship between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and computer use surprised many. To the careful observer, however, the results should come as no big surprise.
Dr. Peter Budnick, President and CEO of Ergoweb Inc. delivered a plenary speech at the Computer-Aided Ergonomics and Safety Conference in Hawaii, July 30, 2001.