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Eliminate hazard | After MSD hazard is identified, the best solution is to eliminate it |
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Substitute hazard | The hazard can be substituted with another approach that creates smaller MSD risks |
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Engineering controls | Design of the physical workplace to reduce MSD hazards by machinery, tools or equipment |
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Administrative controls | Changes to work organization such as
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Training and awareness | Designed to change a workers’ knowledge or behaviour such as
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Barriers between the individual and the hazard that are worn by a worker |
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We are working to continuously develop the MSD Prevention Guideline. Watch for new content, including more resources and case studies.
Download the factsheet introducing the new MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario.
Read success stories and case studies about preventing MSD. These stories may apply to your workplace and help you make the right decision.
There are lots of myths about preventing MSD at work. With good information and actions, MSD can be prevented.
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