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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

New resource

A new Sit-Stand Workstations Poster has been added to the Quick Start Guideline: Office. It's also available in the Resource Library. 

New resources

Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Knee (PDF)

Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Low Back (PDF)

Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Shoulder (PDF)

These three resources were developed to complement the CRE-MSD webinar series Training for Non-Modifiable and Physically Demanding Manual Materials Handling Tasks: Strategies for First Responders and Healthcare Workers. They can be found in the Resource Library, under the Hazard Control category/filter.

CRE-MSD Conference Registration

Registration is now open for CRE-MSD's Fall 2019 conference Using Ontario's New MSD Prevention Guideline to Empower Workplaces: A Year in Review, which will be held on October 1, 2019. CRE-MSD is pleased to offer this as a FREE event. Space is limited, so be sure to register now to save your seat!

Office Quick Start Guide Public Review

Deadline extended: The draft Office Quick Start Guide will remain open for public review until July 8, 2019.