Federal Government Departments, Agencies and Crown Corporations must comply with the requirements and obligations of the Canada Labour Code (CLC), Part II and applicable legislations, policies, directives, guidelines, statutes and regulations, etc., as required. Specifically, the CLC, Part II, Section 125. (1)(u), states, “Employers are required to ensure that the workplace, workspaces and procedures meet prescribed ergonomic standards". In addition, CLC, Part II, Section 125. (1)(t), states, "Employers are also responsible to ensure that machinery, equipment and tools used by workers in the course of their employment meet prescribed health, safety and ergonomic standards and are safe under all conditions of their intended use ".The National Research Council’s (NRC) Internal Ergonomic Program (IEP) is the foundational program for identifying and managing ergonomics hazards. It ensures that due diligence is used to reduce the risk level associated with ergonomic hazards (i.e. repetitive and forceful movements, vibrations, temperature extremes, static and awkward postures) and to protect the health and safety of employees. IEP is covering office and laboratory/workshop activities across 14 Research Centers across Canada.
