News Notes: Ergonomics Proposal Moving Forward Despite Opposition

Fed/OSHA continues to move ahead with its controversial ergonomics proposal, despite pending legislation that would require more time for public comment before the rules are finalized. OSHA’s hearings on the proposal wrapped up May 12 after testimony from over 1,000 witnesses, and the agency expects to publish final regulations by year’s end. But the controversy won’t end there, as both employers and labor unions have indicated there may be legal challenges if the rules are adopted as currently drafted. We’ll keep you posted.