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Does this mean OSHA will not use the General Duty Clause to cite for ergonomic hazards?

April 26, 2017clause duty ergonomic hazards mean OSHA

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Does this mean OSHA will not use the General Duty Clause to cite for ergonomic hazards?

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OSHA will use the General Duty Clause to cite employers for ergonomic hazards. Under the OSH Act’s General Duty Clause, employers must keep their workplaces free from recognized serious hazards, including ergonomic hazards. This requirement exists whether or not there are voluntary guidelines.