Quote – Congressional testimony of LPA representative, before the Senate Labor Committee Subcommittee on Employment, Safety and Training.

LPA is pleased to submit testimony in strong opposition to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) proposed ergonomics standard, and in particular, the work restriction protection provisions, which would effectively replace state workers' compensation laws for injured employees. As estimated by the Employment Policy Foundation, at $100 billion, the standard is likely the most costly in OSHA's history…

From the Congressional testimony of LPA representative, before the Senate Labor Committee Subcommittee on Employment, Safety and Training.

Thursday, April 27, 2000
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