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- OSHA Protocol for Developing Industry and Task Specific Ergonomic Guidelines
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A major component of OSHA's four-pronged approach to
ergonomics is the development of industry-specific and task-specific guidelines
to reduce and prevent workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These
voluntary guidelines are tools to assist employers in recognizing and
controlling ergonomics-related risk factors. Employers in other industries for
which guidelines have not been developed may find useful information in these
guidelines for implementing their own ergonomic programs.
Current Ergonomics Guidelines
OSHA issued the ergonomic guidelines for the shipyards industry on February 28, 2008.
OSHA issued the ergonomic guidelines for the poultry processing industry on September 2, 2004.
OSHA issued the ergonomic guidelines for the retail grocery stores industry on May 28, 2004.
OSHA issued the ergonomic guidelines for the nursing home industry on March 13,
2003. The document was updated on September 12, 2005.
Future Ergonomic Guidelines
OSHA plans to develop additional voluntary guidelines with the use of a
standard protocol.
Previously Completed Ergonomic Guidelines
- Ergonomics Program Management Guidelines for Meatpacking Plants. OSHA, (1993), 4 MB PDF*, 40 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding OSHA Ergonomic Guidelines.
*These files are provided for downloading only.
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