Two upcoming ergonomics conferences are set to run as scheduled despite September's tragic events.

The new EFTA sites will provide access to up-to-date national OSH information

Summary of short articles on ergonomics that appeared in the news.

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).

Henshaw, Scalia, Democrats, Repulicans, the Deparment of Labor and Ergonomics: What's the story?

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.

News on the Radio said the Pickets were out early and loud. One hour before the Forum began, they were there shouting "It's a Sham"! The signs said "Don't get BushWhacked!"

At a hearing on ergonomics safety in the workplace, ANA representatives called for immediate action by the Department of Labor to issue a new ergonomics standard.

Since 1983 there has been an organized effort to pass a standard in the State of California to protect workers from Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs). Such a measure passed and became effective as a regulation on July 3, 1997.