What's New
We are working to continuously develop the Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention Guideline. Watch for new content, including more resources and case studies. We depend on companies and practitioners to share case studies of MSD prevention interventions. Please contact us if you have a case study that would be helpful to share with others to prevent MSD!
Highlights
See our most recent resources below.
What is a Musculoskeletal Disorder Video
Musculoskeletal Disorders, otherwise known as MSD, affect many body regions and are one of the most frequent and costly workplace injuries in Ontario. Learn more in this video about common symptoms, MSD hazards, and how to prevent future injuries.
Ontario Ergonomics Cost-Benefit Calculator
Need a resource to help estimate the return on investment (ROI) of proposed solutions to improve ergonomics and prevent MSD in the workplace? Try our new Ontario-based ergonomics calculator.
Introduction to the Quick Start Guideline Video
Animated video demonstrating examples of what the Quick Start Guidelines are and how they can be used to eliminate or control musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) hazards in all workplaces.
Assessment resources added
The following risk assessment methods are now available in the resource library. These Comprehensive Analysis tools require specialized knowledge and experience to use and interpret the outputs and should only be used by ergonomists or others with the specialized knowledge and experience.
- ACGIH TLV: Upper Limb Localized Fatigue
- Lifting Fatigue Failure Tool (LiFFT)
- Distal Upper Extremity Tool (DUET)
- Cumulative Exposure Shoulder Risk Assessment Tool (The Shoulder Tool)
- Liberty Mutual Manual Materials Handling (LM-MMH) Equations
- Maximum acceptable manual arm forces for above-shoulder work
MLTSD Ergonomics in Warehouse Compliance Initiative
MLTSD launched the Ergonomics in Warehouse Compliance Initiative on April 1, 2022. As part of this initiative, MLTSD Ergonomists will be conducting inspections in warehouses, as well as workplaces that have a warehousing area.
Have you included musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention and ergonomics into your Health and Safety program?
Learn how to develop your Health and Safety program to Prevent MSD using step-by-step guidance and resources.
Deadline extended to complete CRE-MSD survey on working from home and transitioning back to office
Deadline extended: CRE-MSD Survey on Working from Home and Transitioning Back to the Office is open until May 20!
Take the survey to share your experience with remote work during the pandemic and enter for a chance to win 1 of 4 $200 VISA gift cards!
New resource released on working remotely using technology (or "telework")!
Healthy and Safe Telework: Technical Brief was developed by the World Health Organization and International Labour Organization.