The Clinton Administration is trying to push ahead with broad, costly ergonomics rules.  While not backed up by any solid scientific evidence, OSHA is willing to impose these new regulations which even OSHA acknowledges will carry an annual cost of $4.2 billion. 

However, other estimates place the costs much higher.  For example, the Employment Policy Foundation estimates the cost at about $80 billion.  Meanwhile, the National Association of Manufacturers calculates that the new rules will cost small and medium manufacturers at $781 per employee.

These are burdensome regulatory costs that will hurt businesses, their employees and consumers.