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Government eyes drug restrictions There is also the question of the bi-annual physical. One proposed change with which I agree is the use of neutral physicians providing DOT physicals. Companies now are responsible for the DOT physicals and we fear new medical qualifications being established by companies. Will this be an opportunity for companies to get rid of drivers under new company medical qualifications, and/or will it allow companies to deny medical insurance coverage to employees? On the other hand, companies are against new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules on work-related repetitive stress or repetitive-motion injuries. Even though the new rules may be primarily for manufacturing and manual labor, the United Motorcoach Association (UMCA) has been working to exempt motorcoach companies from the proposed rule because they would cover musculoskeletal disorders and injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc. Why is the UMCA against it? Because they would have to retain employees for a limited time if injured on the job, and if the employee can perform light duty they must be provided with full earnings, seniority and benefits. This is just a brief summary. For more information go to the OSHA web site <http://www.osha.gov>. Also, file your comments in support of the changes for all industries. |
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