1. And proponents of the OSHA standard say that the experience in industries where workers are most at risk from repetitive motion injuries shows that enforcement is necessary. 2. Another woman who worked as a library technician encountered problems once she developed a repetitive motion injury. 3. At least two employees performing the same tasks must be diagnosed with repetitive motion injuries within a one-year period for the rules to be triggered. 4. At computer work stations, for example, proper posture, seating and frequent rest breaks can reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries. 5. According to OSHA, most of those workers are not protected against repetitive motion injuries. 6. California will become the first state in the nation tomorrow to implement safety standards intended to protect workers from carpal tunnel syndrome and other kinds of repetitive motion injuries. 7. Dear, the assistant secretary of labor who heads OSHA, is another sign of revived activism by government and courts to deal with repetitive motion injuries. 8. Earlier Tuesday, Senator Clinton and a group of other legislators made the point during a press conference that women are more likely to suffer from repetitive motion injuries. 9. For example, the two sides are squabbling over arcane federal rules to protect workers from repetitive motion injuries, a battle that pits labor unions against business groups. 10. How big a problem do repetitive motion injuries pose for American workers? |