Standards Board Wary of Ergo Action – While Feds’ Rule Still Being Challenged

SACRAMENTO - At its last meeting before the new century, the Cal/OSH Standards Board found itself grappling with an issue left over from the old one. With Fed-OSHA's proposed final ergonomics rule set to take effect later this month, the state will be required to adopt amendments to make its standard at least as effective within six months. After years of litigation by both labor and employer groups, California's stan