Bush expected to rescind OSHA rules

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By Jennifer Jones

(IDG) -- President George W. Bush on Wednesday said he is poised to sign a congressional measure designed to roll back sweeping ergonomics rules moved forward by the Clinton administration.

Bush had been expected to bless the measure, which would rescind Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules that many considered onerous to business.

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"This is a Congress that is beginning to get a sense of accomplishment," said Bush at a White House gathering of women business leaders.

The OSHA rules would have mandated workplace ergonomics programs. Proponents of the rules argue that tearing apart standards crafted under Clinton would put workers at risk for repetitive motion injuries.

Bush alluded to plans for his administration to work on alternate ergonomics rules, but any action is widely expected to happen slowly.

There is a "change in ergonomics regulations that I believe is positive, and I intend to sign today. There are some positive developments. Things are getting done," Bush said.

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