OSHA Unveils Unenforceable Ergonomics Guidelines for Poultry Plants

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released draft voluntary guidelines for the prevention of repetitive stress injuries (the most pressing health and safety issue confronting the workplace today) at poultry processing plants. The guidelines are part of the administration’s feeble plan to replace mandatory Clinton-era ergonomics standards -- which were repealed by Congress at the urging of the Bush administration -- with a series of unenforceable guidelines targeted at specific industries. OSHA previously released draft guidelines for nursing homes as well as retail grocery stores, and plans to target shipyard workplaces next. OSHA will be accepting comments on the draft poultry guidelines through Aug. 4.
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