Office Ergonomics
The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) defines ergonomics as the science of fitting the job to the worker. Ergonomics is about making sure that all employees have the correct furniture, equipment, and working conditions to be able to do their jobs effectively, safely, and comfortably.
Ergonomics aims to design workstations, work processes, equipment, and tools to the worker. If a job does not fit a worker, the worker is more likely to be exposed to risk factors that may lead to musculoskeletal injury. A worker needs to know how to adjust their workstation to fit their needs. Additionally, an employee needs to know how to properly use the tools, equipment, and PPE that the job may require.
There are no specific ergonomics regulations, although OSHA will continue to cite ergonomic injuries under the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Section 5. All employees are covered by OSHA under this section.
