Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management (DTSEM)
Office of Ergonomic Support
Mission
Provide technical assistance and support to the National Office, the field and the public regarding workplace ergonomics programs.
Activities
- Producing a videotape for compliance officers on components of an effective ergonomics program.
- Compiling a data base of ergonomic success stories.
- Helping to plan and conduct the Effective Practices Conference.
- Helping to maintain the Ergonomics web page.
- Developing a history of ergonomics enforcement activities.
- Designing and validating risk factor checklists to evaluate jobs.
- Maintaining expert consultant resources for compliance activities.
- Presenting speeches at meetings of trade associations, labor organizations, and professional societies.
- Training compliance staff and the public through the OSHA Training Institute.
- Supporting Federal agencies establishing ergonomics programs.
- Working on industry partnerships.
Room N3655, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-2300