Although the federal OSHA ergonomics standard was overturned by Congress, the ASSE members, working with their employers, employees, clients, associates, and other safety professionals, will continue to look at ergonomics in the workplace.

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OHSA's latest attempt at a workplace ergonomics standard was dealt a final blow yesterday, but a bipartisan movement to draft a new set of rules is already underway.

Through the historic election of 2000, and two nominees for Labor Secretary, the fate of the Ergonomics Program Standard is still undecided. However, several GOP members would like to see all questions about the Standard soon laid to rest.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has added Electronic Compliance Assistance Tools (eCATs) to its Web site that addresses ergonomic recommendations for common situations in selected industries.

As OSHA's ergonomics standard takes effect today, more than 100 million workers across America can look forward to a brighter, more healthful future.

Survey results from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) revealed that workers who participated in OSHA inspections gave OSHA high marks for its standards, information, and customer service.

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