WSPS Ergonomics Month

October 4, 2016

October is Global Ergonomics Month. Our ergonomist Sandra Patterson explains what are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), how they occur, the difference good ergonomics makes. She also presents tips to reduce MSD hazards

WSPS Ergonomics Month

Safety Tips: What is one of the top hazards in the restaurant industry?

Safety Tips: What are the fundamentals of knife safety?

Safety Tips: What should restaurants know about fire safety prevention and suppression?

Safety Tips: What are the common causes of slips, trips and falls in restaurants?

Safety Tips: How do seasonal changes impact a business’ indoor air quality?

Safety Tips: What can be done to ensure a business has good indoor air quality?

Safety Tips: How can employers test their workplace’s indoor air quality?

Safety Tips: How can an employer tell if a workplace has poor indoor air quality?

Safety Tips: When it comes to workplace ventilation, what filters are recommended?

Safety Tips: What can employers do to ensure ventilation in the workplace is effective?

Safety Tips: Steps an employer should take to prevent violence and harassment directed at employees?

Safety Tips: Can businesses use physical space to protect employees from violence and harassment?

Safety Tips: What action can employees take to de-escalate a situation with a violent customer?

Safety Tips: Should workplaces have a violence and harassment policy/program?

Safety Tips: Why is there such an increase in workplace conflict?

Safety Tips: Who should conduct a workplace violence risk assessment?

Safety Tips: What are the responsibilities of an employer under the Occupational H & S Act in Ont?

Safety Tips: What are the responsibilities of a supervisor under the Occupational H &S Act in Ont?

Safety Tips: What are the responsibilities of a worker under the Occupational H & S Act in Ontario?

Safety Tips: What is the first thing a worker in Ontario should do if they have H and S concerns?