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Regulation & Guidelines
The following sections of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation have been identified as being most relevant to ergonomics. However, other sections of the WCA and OHS Regulation will apply to your workplace because hazards and tasks vary from workplace to workplace.
Ergonomics (MSI) Requirements
Part 4 General Conditions
Section 4.46 -- Definition
Section 4.47 -- Risk identification
Section 4.48 -- Risk assessment
Section 4.49 -- Risk factors
Section 4.50 -- Risk control
Section 4.51 -- Education and training
Section 4.52 -- Evaluation
Section 4.53 -- Consultation
Vibration
Part 7 Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature
Division 2 - Vibration Exposure
Section 7.10 -- Definitions
Section 7.11 -- Vibration exposure limits
Section 7.12 -- Evaluation of vibration
Section 7.13 -- Vibration exposure control obligations
Section 7.14 -- Information about vibration hazards
Section 7.15 -- Labels
Section 7.16 -- Exposure to cold and hand-arm vibration
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