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August 27, 2001

One Week Left to Comment on MSD Record Keeping

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).
August 10, 2001

John Henshaw Confirmed to Head OSHA

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.
August 3, 2001

DOL Holds Forum at Stanford

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!"
August 1, 2001

ANA Calls for a New Ergonomics Standard

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.
July 30, 2001

California State to Keep Present 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.
August 27, 2001

One Week Left to Comment on MSD Record Keeping

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).
August 10, 2001

John Henshaw Confirmed to Head OSHA

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.
August 3, 2001

DOL Holds Forum at Stanford

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!"
August 1, 2001

ANA Calls for a New Ergonomics Standard

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.
July 30, 2001

California State to Keep Present 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.