We strongly urge you to oppose any legislative effort to delay or kill this important standard.
Ergonomic hazards are the number one workplace safety and health problem.
Health care workers and employees using computers are among those most at risk of sustaining such injuries. Experience demonstrates that ergonomic programs reduce injuries to workers, reduce workers' compensation costs, improve productivity and result in overall cost savings for employers. Nevertheless, certain segments of the business community, and their allies in Congress, continue to wage a campaign to block implementation of the standard. The ergonomic standard will save workers from crippling and disabling injuries. We strongly urge you to join us in opposing any legislative action to thwart it.