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  1. How to Establish a Written Ergonomics Policy

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OSHA provides several templates to follow. Use the who, what, when, where, and why questions to develop a policy. An example of questions to ask when creating a written policy include: who is at risk, what job functions are most risky, when should employees get trained, where do ergonomic principles apply, why should employees implement a safety program, how can a safety program be implemented in the workplace?