The stakes are high for employee and employer alike. It is difficult to tell who is right when it comes to the cost or savings of the plan. Businesses believe it will cost them. He says any CEO would approve an idea that really saved money and improved worker safety. Each year, 1.8 million workers suffer musculoskeletal disorders, primarily from repetitive motion, causing problems like tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Most tech companies have ergonomics programs.
Besides being morally right, Stohler says it makes good business sense. Stohler says the problem with the new regulations is they are so vague tech companies who have looked at them are not sure whether they already comply or not. OSHA has written a rule that says, 'fix the problem. The rules would monitor injuries and have penalties if injuries increase. OSHA defends the vagueness, saying the regulation allows employers room to solve the problem themselves.