September 29, 2004 September 29, 2004California Bans Hand WeedingIn an attempt to reduce injuries associated with pulling weeds, California bans hand-weeding by farm workers.
September 6, 2004 September 6, 2004Poultry Processing Guidelines FinalizedOSHA stresses management, employee involvement and training in its third set of industry-specific voluntary ergonomics guidelines.
August 18, 2004 August 18, 2004Government Regrouping May Downplay Workplace SafetyThe CDC's reorganization plans leave groups wondering how occupational safety and health will be impacted.
May 28, 2004 May 28, 2004OSHA Releases Final Grocery GuidelinesMore than a year after the draft set of guidelines was released, OSHA's finalized grocery guidelines hit the shelves.
April 7, 2004 April 7, 2004Michigan Group Wants to Halt Potential State Ergonomics StandardNFIB begins a lobbying campaign to stop a potential Michigan ergonomics standard before it ever starts.
March 1, 2004 March 1, 2004Ergonomics Programs Work: The Emperor Has Wonderful ClothesAlan Hedge, Ph.D., CPE, explores the value, in dollars and cents, of ergonomics programs.
February 1, 2004 February 1, 2004Can OSHA’s Commitment Be DeemedToo often, ergonomics is mistaken as simply another tool for injury prevention as it is with OSHA's involvement.
January 26, 2004 January 26, 2004Prominent Ergonomics Experts Boycott OSHA SymposiumCiting a distortion of science for political gain, a group of well-respected U.S. ergonomists have chosen to formally boycott OSHA's upcoming research symposium.