After years of debate and anticipation, OSHA finally released its proposed ergonomics rules this past November. Here are answers to some of your key questions, based on information provided by the agency.
"Am I covered?" OSHA's ergo requirements focus on jobs in general industry. Construction, agriculture, and maritime industries are not covered. If you have manual handling or manufacturing production jobs, you need to set up a basic ergonomics program targeted for workers in these specific jobs. Other jobs where work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) occur are covered, too.