HF 1386

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to employment; requiring the adoption of an
occupational safety and health standard regulating
ergonomic hazards.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin ERGONOMICS; OSHA STANDARD.
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new text begin (a) The commissioner of labor and industry shall, by
January 30, 2006, adopt a final occupational safety and health
standard regulating workplace ergonomic hazards under Minnesota
Statutes, section 182.655, subdivision 4, to prevent
work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The standard shall, at
a minimum, address exposure to the following ergonomic risk
factors:
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new text begin (1) awkward postures;
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new text begin (2) force;
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new text begin (3) repetitive motion;
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new text begin (4) repeated impacts;
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new text begin (5) heavy, frequent, or awkward lifting; and
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new text begin (6) vibration.
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new text begin (b) The standard shall emphasize the prevention of injuries
before they occur and cover all industries where workers are
exposed to workplace ergonomic hazards and where there are
economically and technologically feasible measures to control
these hazards.
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new text begin (c) The standard shall be based upon employer and industry
practices that have effectively reduced exposures to ergonomic
hazards and the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal
disorders.
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Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.
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