Insurers, RMs Back Ergonomics Plans
Insurers and risk managers were quick to praise the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration after OSHA unveiled a voluntary program to reduce ergonomic injuries.
John Henshaw, assistant secretary of labor for OSHA, said a four-part plan would be put in place that emphasizes training and consulting, rather than the strict benchmarks, regulatory threats and compensation mandates imposed by the Clinton Administration that were overturned by Congress. He said OSHA is dedicated to protecting workers through a combination of industry-targeted guidelines, tough enforcement measures, workplace outreach and advanced research.
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