OSHA Announces Formation of Ergonomics Advisory Committee

Look out. OSHA administrator John Henshaw said that a National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics would be created to advise the agency on a number of issues involving the development of industry- or task-specific guidelines, a frightening prospect. It will also "identify gaps" in existing research on ergonomics and assist with the application of ergonomic principles in the workplace. The committee will consist of 15 members which "will be selected for their expertise and/or experience with ergonomic issues." It will be