SB 5217 – Ergonomic Rules
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On November 4, 2000, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Ergonomic Program Standards, which became effective on January 16, 2001. However, its implementation was cut short on March 20, 2001, when newly elected President George W. Bush signed a joint resolution to repeal the standards.
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Department of Labor & Industries
Ergonomics
Ergonomists
LNI
Musculoskeletal injuries and disorders
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Repetitive motion injury (RMI)
Workers' compensation (industrial insurance)
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