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Possible Solutions

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
  • OSHA Ergonomic eTools are stand-alone, interactive, web-based training tools.
  • Additional Resources including OSHA publications, Job Safety and Health Quarterly articles, and information from other agencies and sources.
  • Ergonomic Program examples and resources that you may choose to consider.
Industry-specific Solutions
  • Additional Resources including OSHA publications, Job Safety and Health Quarterly articles, and information from other agencies and sources.
  • Success Stories are real-life stories, submitted by actual companies, that explain how others deal with ergonomic problems.







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