Construction
Trade Group Tries to Block Ergonomic Standards
[Posted 07/24/2008]
A
coalition of construction trade associations, the
Construction Industry Employer Coalition, has failed
in its second attempt to have certain ergonomic standards
dismissed. These standards were published as
Reduction of Musculoskeletal Problems in
Construction and had been approved by an
American National Standard committee in 2006.
Related Links:
OHSOnline News Article
NIOSH: Ergonomics for Construction Workers Booklet
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