Does OSHA recommend that nursing homes implement every recommendation in the guidelines?
No. OSHA recognizes that every nursing home is unique. Employers should adapt the recommendations contained in the guidelines to the size and circumstances of their workplace. OSHA recognizes that small nursing homes may not have the need for as comprehensive a program as would result from implementation of every action and strategy described in the guidelines. OSHA hopes, however, that small nursing home facilities will find many of the recommendations contained in the guidelines useful in their ergonomics efforts.
