Case Studies and Stories
CASE STUDY CONTEST: Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention/Ergonomics Interventions
Organized by CRE-MSD in partnership with ACE and CCCPE
Share your success stories to help prevent MSD! Developing effective solutions can be a difficult task. With workers’ Health & Safety in mind, let’s get together and share successful interventions with each other. Whether you are a part of a company, a professional in the field or a student completing a project or placement, we are looking for case studies to showcase on the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario website. Let’s work together to create a robust case study database to help companies work towards preventing MSD in the workplace!
- Benefits of Participation:
- Prizes! The winner selected for each category and entry level will be awarded a $100 VISA gift card
- Each published submission will be awarded 2 continuance of certification (COC) points for CCPE designation
- All submissions will receive a free registration* to a future CRE-MSD in-person event [*non-redeemable for cash value]
- How to Enter:
- Choose a Category from the table below
- Summarize your case study using the Case Study Template
- Submit your case study via email to info@msdprevention.com including your Full Name, Category and Entry Level
- Extended Submission Deadline: December 23, 2022
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1. Solutions to eliminate or reduce MSD risks |
- Explain how the solution was created - Report on the cost-benefit (if known) |
Company (i.e., Employer, Supervisor, JHSC member, Worker) |
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Professional (i.e., Ergonomist, H&S Specialist, Engineer, Designer) |
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Student (i.e., Undergraduate, Post-graduate, Graduate) |
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2. Participative approach |
- Present an employer and worker collaborative MSD prevention activity in the workplace - Share feedback from workers (if available) |
Company (i.e., Employer, Supervisor, JHSC member, Worker) |
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Professional (i.e., Ergonomist, H&S Specialist, Engineer, Designer) |
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Student (i.e., Undergraduate, Post-graduate, Graduate) |
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3. Application of the Quick Start Guideline (General or Office) in a small business (less than 50 employees) |
- Demonstrate use of poster(s) within a small business - Share feedback from workers (if available) |
Company (i.e., Employer, Supervisor, JHSC member, Worker) |
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Professional (i.e., Ergonomist, H&S Specialist, Engineer, Designer) |
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Student (i.e., Undergraduate, Post-graduate, Graduate) |
- Case studies will be judged based on the description outlined in each category
- Signed consent/release will be requested prior to publishing selected case studies on the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario website
Share your stories and case studies!
Send us your story in narrative format (less than 500 words) or download the Case Study Template and let us know your experiences with preventing MSD.
Please submit your story or case study to info@msdprevention.com.
Case Studies
- Off the Back: Retaining Older Workers in a Small Roofing Company in Germany
- Use of the "Six Sigma" Methodology for MSD Reduction
- Unsuccessful Return to Work in an Electrical Utility
What's New?
We are working to continuously develop the MSD Prevention Guideline. Watch for new content, including more resources and case studies.
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