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April 27, 2000

Proposed Ergonomics Standards

The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee heard testimony on work restriction protection provisions of proposed ergonomic … read more

The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee heard testimony on work restriction protection provisions of proposed ergonomic regulations from OSHA, and the effects of these provisions on state workers compensation systems. Members of the committee showed concern that OSHA was trying to extend its jurisdiction into workers compensation disputes. Labor Department officials countered that many injuries could be prevented if these standards were to be implemented. close

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Robert Aurbach General Counsel New Mexico Workers' Compensation
Laurie Baulig Attorney

Mike Enzi U.S. Senator (Class 2) [R] Wyoming
Tim Hutchinson U.S. Senator [R] Arkansas
James Jeffords U.S. Senator [R] Vermont
Charles Jeffress Assistant Secretary Department of Labor
Eric Oxfeld President Strategic Services on Unemployment and Worker's Compensation
M. Patricia Smith Assistant Attorney General New York State Office of the Attorney General->Labor Bureau
Paul Wellstone U.S. Senator [D] Minnesota
Joe Woodard Counsel Occupational Safety and Health Admin.

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Program ID:: 156828-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Apr 27, 2000 | 1:57pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Apr 28, 2000 | 4:14am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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Apr 27, 2000 | 1:57pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Apr 27, 2000 | 11:39pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Apr 28, 2000 | 4:14am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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