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State Wants to Make Workplace Safer

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RALEIGH — State health advocates are working to makeeveryone's work environment safer. Lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at reducing the number of repetitive-motion injuries.

Most motion injuries are caused by working in awkward positions, heavylifting and over-exertion.

The proposed law would require new workplace rules to stop suchproblems before someone is affected.

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