Copyright 2000 Journal Sentinel Inc.
Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel
March 22, 2000 Wednesday FINAL EDITION
SECTION: BUSINESS; Pg. 1D
LENGTH: 66 words
HEADLINE:
Ergonomics plan criticized
BYLINE: From Journal
Sentinel wire reports
BODY:
The U.S. Labor
Department's proposed ergonomics rule would cost small- and medium-sized
manufacturers $6.7 billion in the first year, possibly forcing
some companies to shut down, said the National Association of Manufacturers. The
proposal by the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health
Administration would require employers to minimize the risk of
repetitive-stress injuries.
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