How does OSHA cite employers for ergonomic-related issues when there is no ergonomics standard?
A. Employers with ergonomic issues could be cited under OSHAs General Duty Clause. The General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Public Law 91-596) states employers must keep their workplaces free from recognized serious hazards that would include ergonomic hazards. It specifically states that an employer, shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.
A. Employers with ergonomic issues could be cited under OSHA’s General Duty Clause. The General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Public Law 91-596) states employers must keep their workplaces free from recognized serious hazards that would include ergonomic hazards. It specifically states that an employer, shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.
