BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : DECEMBER 4, 2000 ISSUE
THE WORKPLACE Redefining Risk Employer groups are up in arms over new regulations issued by the Clinton Administration that define risky work practices, such as: -- Using a keyboard or mouse without a break for more than four hours total a day -- Lifting more than 75 pounds at any one time or more than 55 pounds more than 10 times a day -- Kneeling or squatting for more than two hours total a day -- Working with the back, neck, or wrists bent or twisted for more than two hours total a day -- Using vibrating equipment (such as chainsaws and jackhammers) for more than 30 minutes total a day DATA: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _					RELATED ITEMS Commentary: OSHA's New Regs Will Ease the Pain--for Everybody TABLE: Redefining Risk INTERACT E-Mail to Business Week Online

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