Final answer:
The statement is false because OSHA can issue citations for ergonomic related hazards under the General Duty Clause when no specific standard applies.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement OSHA does not issue citations for ergonomic related hazards is false. Although an ergonomics standard was issued by OSHA in 2000, it was repealed in 2001. However, OSHA still enforces ergonomic-related issues under the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act, if no specific standard applies. Employers are responsible for providing a workplace free of serious recognized hazards, which may include ergonomic hazards. If OSHA determines that an employer has failed to address such hazards, they can issue citations and fines.
For violations or serious hazards, OSHA may issue citations with proposed fines reflecting the gravity of the violation, considering the business size, good faith, employer's history of previous violations, and other factors. Employers are also expected to inform workers about hazards such as chemical and ergonomic risks and take effective action to reduce them.