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THE
WHITE HOUSE
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Office
of the Press Secretary
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For
Immediate Release
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March
21, 2001
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STATEMENT
BY THE PRESIDENT
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Today
I have signed into law S.J. Res. 6, a measure that repeals an unduly
burdensome and overly broad regulation dealing with ergonomics. This
is the first time the Congressional Review Act has been put to use.
This resolution is a good and proper use of the Act because the different
branches of our Government need to be held accountable. |
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There
needs to be a balance between and an understanding of the costs and
benefits associated with Federal regulations. In this instance, though,
in exchange for uncertain benefits, the ergonomics rule would have
cost both large and small employers billions of dollars and presented
employers with overwhelming compliance challenges. Also, the rule
would have applied a bureaucratic one-size-fits-all solution to a
broad range of employers and workers -- not good government at work.
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The
safety and health of our Nation's workforce is a priority for my Administration.
Together we will pursue a comprehensive approach to ergonomics that
addresses the concerns surrounding the ergonomics rule repealed today.
We will work with the Congress, the business community, and our Nation's
workers to address this important issue. |
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GEORGE
W. BUSH
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THE
WHITE HOUSE, March 20, 2001. |
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摘自http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/03/20010321.html
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With
these words, President Bush signed a joint resolution of Congress
disapproving 's ergonomics standard and, at the same time, pledging
to find a solution to ergonomic-related problems affecting the nation's
workforce. OSHA's ergonomics program standard was issued November
14, 2000, and took effect January 16, 2001. Congress acted under authority
of the Congressional Review Act of 1996. As a result, the standard
is no longer in effect, and employers and workers are not bound by
its requirements. |
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OSHA
Statement
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U.S.
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Office
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Press Release: Statement by Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on Job-Related
Injuries and Illnesses [03/28/2001] |
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The
safety and health of America's workers is vital to our nation's overall
well being and is my first priority. As Secretary of Labor, I am encouraged
by the progress employers and workers alike are making in reducing
workplace injuries and illnesses.
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The
new data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics covering
1999 shows us where our efforts are succeeding and where we need to
direct our focus as we move toward developing a 21st Century Workforce. |
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interesting point in the study is that as more Americans were in the
workforce than ever before, the number of ergonomics-related injuries
continued to decline. However, musculoskeletal injuries accounted
for nearly one-third of all the injuries. This finding demonstrates
the need for a solid, comprehensive approach to ergonomics. It also
points to a need to address injuries before they occur, through prevention
and compliance assistance, rather than just rely on reactionary methods.
I am committed to joining with unions, employers, safety professionals
and Congress to develop an effective strategy to further reduce these
injuries. This is a serious problem. We are addressing it head-on,
and we intend to find a solution that works. |
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drivers, laborers and nurses' aides all suffer especially high injury
and illness rates with time away from their jobs. These workers --
together with their employers, families and communities -- pay a high
price for the loss. Together, we must keep finding ways to reduce
these rates and improve the safety, health and productivity of these
workers.
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摘自http://www.osha.gov/media/statements/secretarychao0328.html
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