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Ergonomics
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Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker doing that job. The goal of ergonomics is to reduce a worker's exposure to musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors by changing the design of a workstation or the way a job is performed, allowing workers to rotate through different jobs, or providing personal protective equipment (PPE). While the Clinton-era ergonomics standard was revoked, OSHA will cite ergonomics violations under the General Duty Clause.


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Directives02/09/1987 - CPL 2.78 - Regional Ergonomics Program07/18/2003National
Directives04/11/2007 - CPL 02-00-144 - Ergonomic Hazard Alert Letter Follow-up Policy04/11/2007National
Directives07/02/1990 - CPL 2.88 - Information Dissemination System for Ergonomic Inspections and Consultative Visits Resulting in Significant Benefits.07/22/2003National
Directives07/08/1987 - CPL 2.78 CH-1 - Page Change for OSHA Instruction CPL 2.78, Regional Ergonomics Program07/18/2003National
Questions & AnswersAre MSDs, ergonomic injuries, a recordable injury for OSHA, and is an illness noted as such on the 300 log?02/26/2008National
Clip ArtBending Over (GIF) National
Clip ArtBending Over with Tool (GIF) National
Clip ArtChair Positioning (GIF) National
Training TipsCommunicating Ergonomics National
HandoutsComputer Ergonomics (PDF) National
QuizzesComputer Ergonomics (PDF) National
HandoutsComputer Ergonomics (PDF) National
HandoutsComputer Ergonomics (PDF) National
QuizzesComputer Ergonomics (PDF) National
HandoutsComputer Ergonomics (PDF) National
QuizzesComputer Ergonomics (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesComputer Ergonomics (PDF) [7-Minute Safety Trainer] (short outline) National
Trainer's OutlinesComputer Ergonomics (PDF) [OSHA Training System] (long outline) National
ChecklistsComputer Safety Checklist National
Clip ArtComputer Work Station (GIF) National
HandoutsComputer Workstation Exercises (PDF) National
QuizzesComputer Workstation Exercises (PDF) National
HandoutsComputer Workstation Exercises (PDF) National
QuizzesComputer Workstation Exercises (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesComputer Workstation Exercises (PDF) [7-Minute Safety Trainer] (short outline) National
MeetingsComputer Workstations (Word) National
QuizzesComputer Workstations (Word) National
NoticesDraft Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Poultry Processing07/29/2003National
NoticesDraft Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores06/27/2003National
NoticesDraft; Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores; Guidelines for Poultry Processing10/01/2003National
CartoonsErgonomic Chair (JPG) National
HandoutsErgonomic Injuries (PDF) National
HandoutsErgonomic Injuries (PDF) National
QuizzesErgonomic Injuries (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesErgonomic Injuries (PDF) [7-Minute Safety Trainer] (short outline) National
HandoutsErgonomic Injuries (Word) National
QuizzesErgonomic Injuries (Word) National
Trainer's OutlinesErgonomic Injuries (Word) [7-Minute Safety Trainer] (short outline) National
QuizzesErgonomic Practices for Computers (PDF) National
HandoutsErgonomic Practices for Computers (PDF) National
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