Fray Over USDA Poultry Line Rule Again Ensnares OSHA As Advisors Tackle Ergo Issue

A long-running controversy over a Department of Agriculture rule that would allow poultry facilities to speed up their inspection lines has again garnered the attention of worker safety advocates who are concerned about potential ergonomics hazards related to line speeds. The rule, as it moves closer to being finalized, continues to draw fire from advocates who say the increased line speeds could lead to major increases in musculoskeletal injuries, as well as increase hazards that can result in lacerations and amputations. The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACO