OSHA's ergonomics arm reaches farther than ever; new rules relating to injury prevention and accommodation have broad worker application

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Issues are discussed regarding the proposed OSHA standards to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. are discussed. Jobs outside of the manufacturing category may still be included if they require manual handling, and employers would be required to provide information about common musculoskeletal disorders to employees so that they could recognize and report ergonomic hazards and injuries.

Prevention, Overuse injuries, Repetition strain injury

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Long arms of antitrust law reaches farther overseas; the U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up enforcement of anti-cartel laws by fining and jailing foreign executives

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The increase in international criminal cartel cases filed by the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division is discussed. Of the 29 criminal fines in excess of $10 mil imposed since 1994, 24 have been imposed in foreign companies or their subsidiaries. Foreign companies should review their operations with an eye toward compliance with US antitrust laws.

Investigations, Antitrust law (International law)

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OSHA regs die, but issue lives on; despite repeal on ergonomics standard, the topic is still one for employers to watch

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The requirements under the OSHA ergonomics standard repealed pursuant to the Congressional Review Act and the ongoing public concern with the problem of repetitive stress injuries in the workplace are discussed. Whether OSHA can use the general-duties clause to punish an ergonomic violation is also discussed.

Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health

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