The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has announced its support for the goal of S. 598, an ergonomics bill introduced by Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) The bill calls for the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to finalize a new ergonomics standard within two years. Although AIHA did not express support for the specific legislation, the letter sent to Breaux by AIHA President Steven P. Levine, Ph.D., CIH, commends his effort to keep the ergonomics issue at the forefront of the public policy agenda.
“Whether by congressional mandate or through regulatory fiat, it is imperative that a new rulemaking process begins as soon as possible that solicits the input and viewpoints of all stakeholders, not solely those of industry and labor,” Levine said in the letter. AIHA sent a similar letter to Rep. Chris John (D-La.), who introduced H.R. 1241, the House counterpart to S. 598.
