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Workers may get extra protection against repetitive stress injuries


Posted on Dec 31, 2009

Every year nearly half a million workers suffer from repetitive stress injuries, also known as ergonomic injuries.  Legislation being proposed by the Obama administration could make a big difference for workers and potentially reduce the number of related workers’ compensation claims.

 

Ergonomic rules were initially issued in 2000 during the Clinton administration, and were intended to save $9.1 billion in health-care costs every year.  The rules were expected to cost U.S. employers about $4.2 billion a year, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a business lobbying group.

 

The current proposal would require U.S. companies to maintain more extensive records of ergonomic-related injuries.  Better records, argue proponents of the legislation, would allow employers to more quickly identify problems, which could allow them to make changes to protect their employees.

 

If labor organizations like the AFL-CIO get their way, this move could make it easier for regulations to be introduced that would expand workplace injury regulations stopped by the Bush administration under pressure from companies in 2001.

 

The business community is fighting the proposal, arguing that the costs associated with implementing such a program would be prohibitive and bad for business.  They are spending millions of dollars to fight the legislation.  On the other hand, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis claims that the new rules would level the playing field and force businesses to play by the rules.

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