Statement by Congressman Roy Blunt Regarding: Ergonomic
Regulations
"It's hard to believe that the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration would be rushing to make regulations that are likely to
result in a loss of jobs without agreement in the scientific and medical
communities on what causes and how to deal with repetitive stress
injuries. Just last year Congress and the Administration agreed to spend
$1 million on a National Academy of Science study that will be completed
in 18 to 24 months. OSHA should wait for the results of that study.
"I am considering legislation to insure that any action taken by OSHA
has to be based on sound science and must consider the NAS study. A
number of members of Congress from both parties are interested in being
part of this effort. OSHA's announcement of draft regulations should
increase congressional pressure for regulations based on sound
science."