Is there an OSHA General Industry Ergonomics Standard?
No. Ergonomic issues for most industries are generally addressed under the General Duty Clause. OSHA has developed some industry specific and task specific guidelines to reduce and prevent workplace ergonomic injuries. These voluntary guidelines are a major part of OSHA’s new four-pronged approach to ergonomics. The voluntary guidelines currently in place are for the poultry processing industry, the retail grocery industry, nursing homes, and meatpacking plants. For more information on this topic please visit OSHA.
