These regulations stipulate what facilities must be provided to your employees at the workplace. They must be read in conjunction with the OHSA. Some of the more important definitions to note are: “Hazardous biological agent”; “Hazardous chemical substance”; “National Building Regulations”; “Sanitary facilities”.
This regulation details what the requirements are with regards to seats.
Compliance Obligations?
You must (where possible provide an ergonomically sound seat for every employee whose work is performed whilst seated.
You must provide seating facilities for and allow an employee whose work is normally performed standing, to take advantage of any opportunity for sitting.