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Does The Ergonomics Program Standard Apply To Me?
For now, all general industry employers are covered, notwithstanding size or number of employees. However, OSHA has recognized that certain industries - construction, maritime, agricultural and railroad - will require a unique approach and are already heavily burdened with their own OSHA standards, and thus the current Standards do not apply to those industries...yet. OSHA estimates that 90% of MSDs occur in general industry, and has opined that this approach will eliminate or control the greatest number of MSD hazards. In addition, small companies (defined as fewer than 11 employees) are covered, but for such companies OSHA has relaxed certain of the record keeping obligations imposed on larger companies.
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