There are a wide variety of possible solutions that can be implemented to reduce or
eliminate the ergonomic risk associated with jobs or work tasks in the workplace.
To assist employers in addressing ergonomic issues, examples are provided below of
solutions that may be helpful either to mitigate MSDs or to promote comfort and
reduce over exertion and fatigue. These examples should not be interpreted,
however, as an agency finding in support or rejection of any particular
solution.
General Solutions
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OSHA Ergonomic eTools are
stand-alone, interactive, web-based training tools.
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Additional
resources including OSHA publications, NIOSH publications, information from other agencies and sources, and Job Safety and
Health Quarterly articles.
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Ergonomic Program examples and resources that you may choose to consider.
Industry-specific Solutions
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Additional Resources, including OSHA publications,
information from other agencies and sources, and Job Safety and Health Articles.
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Success
Stories are real-life stories, submitted by actual companies, that explain
how others deal with ergonomic problems.
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