Medical Services

Ergonomics Program

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

MARK A. MILLEY
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

MARK F. AVERILL
Acting Administrative Assistant
to the Secretary of the Army

History. This pamphlet is a major revision.

Summary. This pamphlet provides guidance for establishing the ergonomics program component as an integral part of the Army Occupational Safety and Health Program at all facilities controlled by the Department of the Army.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to all Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve. Also, it applies to civilian personnel and nonappropriated fund personnel employed the Army worldwide.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is The Surgeon General. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must

include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25-30 for specific guidance.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA FormDA FormDepartment of the Army form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Headquarters, Department of the Army (DASG-HS), 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA 22042-5143.

Distribution. This pamphlet is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.