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Ergonomics & MSDs
Quick Steps for Setting Up Your Temporary Laptop Workstation

Quick Steps for Setting Up Your Temporary Laptop Workstation

Published Date December 9, 2020

Steps for setting up a temporary workstation at your home office.

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MSD Risk Assessment

This document will help you determine if there is a high risk of injury once the potential risk of a musculoskeletal disorder has been identified.
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Work; Warm-Up; Stretch and Flexibility Program - At Home Flexibility Stretches

Having flexible muscles ensures that your muscles can move through a full range of motion without pain. Keeping you flexible will reduce your risk of on-the-job injury.

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Safety Connection | Fitting The Work Environment to Worker for Safety Success

Ergonomics has been known to reduce physical and mental fatigue, prevent slips and falls, improve visibility and line of sight. Learn more with this engaging webinar.

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about 2 months ago
How to identify and prevent repetitive strain injuries

RSIs (or MSDs), make up almost 40% of all WSIB claims. Do your employees know how to recognize the hazards that can lead to these injuries? Are you making efforts to reduce their risk?

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2 months ago
Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are a major issue in Ontario workplaces accounting for almost half of all compensation claims! Watch this video to learn what they are and how to prevent them.

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5 months ago
How to eliminate 3 hidden causes of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

WSPS Consultant Norm Kramer sheds light on MSD risk factors that may not be obvious but could lead to costly injuries.

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12 months ago
WSPS Safety Connection | Ergonomic Considerations in Warehousing and Distribution

Listen in as we review key areas within Warehousing/Distribution that pose MSD/ergonomic hazards to workers and provide general guidance for workplaces to consider.

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12 months ago
Quick Safety Tips: What is manual material handling, and legislation Ontario employers need to know?

Manual material handling (MMH) is a daily task in many workplaces. But these tasks can put workers at risk. Watch this video to find out what employers should do.

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about 1 year ago
Quick Safety Tips: How can workers move materials safely using the squat lift?

Watch this step-by-step video to learn how to perform a squat lift to move objects at work safely.

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about 1 year ago
Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about manual material handling techniques?

When pushing, pulling and carrying objects at work, there are techniques workers can use to reduce the risk of injury. Watch this video to find out how you can stay safe on the job.

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about 1 year ago
Quick Safety Tips: How can workers identify lifting hazards?

Manual material handling (MMH) includes the manual lifting, lowering, pulling, pushing or carrying of objects. But these movements can lead to worker injuries. Watch this video to find out.

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about 1 year ago
Quick Safety Tips: Prevent workplace injuries and overexertion caused by manual material handling.

Did you know Ontario employers are responsible to take every precaution reasonable to protect workers? But how can employers identify hazards, including ones from manual material handling?

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about 1 year ago
Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about safe lifting?

If you lift objects at work throughout the day, you may find yourself experiencing aches and pains. Watch this video for ten tips on safe lifting to stay healthy at work.

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about 1 year ago
Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about lifting awkward, heavy, or unusual objects safely?

Do you need to move awkward or unusual items at work? Watch this video for quick tips on how you can move these items safely.

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about 1 year ago
Quick Safety Tips: How can workers move materials safely using the golfer’s lift?

The golfer's lift can be used to pick up a small or light object. Watch this step-by-step video to learn how to perform a golfer's lift to move objects at work safely.

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about 1 year ago
Quick Safety Tips: How can workers move materials safely using the lunge lift?

The lunge lift is a great technique for lifting uneven and heavy loads like sacks and bags. Watch this step-by-step video to learn how to perform a lunge lift to move objects safely.

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about 1 year ago
How can workers move materials safely using the deadlift?

Watch this step-by-step video to learn how to perform a deadlift to move objects. Find out if this advanced lift is appropriate for you to use on the job.

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over 2 years ago
5 steps to reduce MSD risks among returning employees

After months of pandemic inactivity, employees who are heading back to work may be much more vulnerable to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

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over 2 years ago
6 tips for preventing MSDs in the post-pandemic office

October is Global Ergonomics Month and as workplaces prepare to assume a more permanent office model, now is the ideal moment to consider possible ergonomic implications.

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over 2 years ago
6 tips for preventing MSDs in the post-pandemic office (for Federal employers)

As workplaces prepare to assume a more permanent office model (full-time office, full-time home office, or a hybrid of the two), now is the ideal time to consider possible ergonomic implications.

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about 2 years ago
Relieving the pains of greenhouse work

Greenhouse workers are susceptible to developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Learn how to prevent employee MSDs through workplace education, risk assessments, inspections and more.

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about 2 years ago
Greenhouse work shouldn't hurt

Greenhouse work can be physically demanding. Lifting trays, pushing heavy carts, gripping tools, bending and reaching can all cause discomfort - and lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

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