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What does OSHA say ergonomics means?

Fitting the job to the person.

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  1. Fitting the person to the job
  2. Fitting the job to the person ✔
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Why: OSHA describes ergonomics as fitting a job to a person. It lessens muscle fatigue, boosts productivity and reduces work-related musculoskeletal disorders like back strains.

Huh, didn't know that: OSHA lists using a device to lift heavy objects as an engineering control.

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Answer: Fitting the job to the person. OSHA describes ergonomics as fitting a job to a person. It lessens muscle fatigue, boosts productivity and reduces work-related musculoskeletal disorders like back strains.

  1. OSHA Ergonomics www.osha.gov/ergonomics
    fitting a job to a person
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. OSHA Ergonomics: Solutions to Control Hazards www.osha.gov/ergonomics/control-hazards
    Use a device to lift and reposition heavy objects to limit force exertion
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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