BPESP as a tool for ergonomic management: technical and legal evidence in industrial environments

Felipe Larez; Yéssika Maribao

doi:10.61286/e-rms.v3i.291

Autores/as

Felipe Larez Carlisle Construction Materials, Carlisle, EE UU. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5037-9987
Yéssika Maribao Research Center Anglo Latín Culture 369, Florida, EE UU. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1390-0943

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61286/e-rms.v3i.291

Palabras clave:

BPESP, ergonomic management, technical evidence, legal evidence, industrial settings

Resumen

The existing gaps between the identification of ergonomic hazards and their technical management in industrial settings are addressed through a comprehensive methodology called the Business Plan Ergonomic Safety Program (BPESP). Based on practical experience in 13 manufacturing plants, qualitative and quantitative improvements in ergonomic management are demonstrated, including reduced musculoskeletal incidents, strengthened preventive culture, and active participation of workers and supervisors. The methodological approach is complemented by a legal analysis of the U.S. regulatory framework, where ergonomics is indirectly governed through the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act. Federal jurisprudence, along with technical opinions from agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH, supports the enforceability of ergonomic controls in the presence of foreseeable risks. Within this framework, rigorous management of compliance evidence plays a central role—not only as proof of operational diligence but also as a key element for legal defense and validation of preventive standards. From a managerial perspective, the integration of ergonomics into operational planning, the justification of technical-economic measures, and compliance with international standards such as ISO 45001 are emphasized. Ergonomics is not merely a preventive practice, but a legal and strategic imperative to enhance productivity, reduce legal risks, and strengthen workplace well-being

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