Guideline Resources
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Vibration: General
The first poster in the CRE-MSD and CROSH vibration poster series.
Hand-Arm Vibration: Awareness (Exposures and Symptoms)
This poster is for workers and discusses common exposures in different sectors, key symptoms, and practical solutions.
Hand-Arm Vibration: Management (Risk Assessment and Controls)
This poster is for stakeholders like supervisors, managers, and employers who are responsible for managing vibration exposure in the workplace.
Posters and Infographics
Preventing MSD to Reduce Opioid Use
Impact of MSD in Ontario Workplaces 2023
Psychosocial Factors, MSD, and Mental Health
Health and Safety Program Development: How to Include Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention
In-Vehicle Workstations
Driving Ergonomics
Overhead Work Infographic
Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Shoulder
Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Low Back
Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Knee
Office Sit-Stand Workstations
Job Rotation
Standing Workstation Height for Manual Tasks
Manual Materials Handling (MMH) Solutions to Control MSD Hazards in Manufacturing and Warehousing Poster
Hands and Wrists: Standard Computer Keyboard
Hands and Wrists: Natural Positions
Hands and Wrists: Pistol Grip with a Tool
Hands and Wrists: Power Grip
Videos
What is a Musculoskeletal Disorder Video
Quick Start Guides Introduction Video
Manual Materials Handling (MMH) Solutions to Control MSD Hazards in Manufacturing & Warehousing
CSA D500:20 Ergonomic Design for Ambulances and Related Equipment Standard
Overhead Work: Reduce the Injury Risk
Orange, Yellow, Green: What's it all mean?
Introduction to the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario Website
NIOSH: 6 Factors that Affect Lifting
ACGIH Lifting Threshold Limit Value Video
The Hand Activity Level Scale
YouTube Video Playlists
Office Ergonomics Playlist
18 videos including a collection of webinars and past conference videos.
CRE-MSD Webinars 2024
A collection of webinars including a tool to help decision making in two person transfers (part 2), anti-fatigue mats, conducting home office virtual assessments, and the effects of a hip flexor stretching program.
CRE-MSD Webinars 2023
A collection of six webinars on topics including hybrid work arrangements, upper extremity injury claims, a MSD and psychosocial factors survey tool, a two-person transfer decision making tool, sit-stand, and ultrawide computer displays.
CRE-MSD Webinars 2022
A playlist of webinars including topics on mental and physical health recommendations post-COVID-19, portable lift assist device efficacy, biomechanical responses in team lifting, biomechanical load and MSD risk in nursing, and home office input devices.
Client/Patient Handling CoP Webinars
The CoP is hosted by CRE-MSD and Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) to support the practice of safe client/patient handling. Webinars hosted through the CoP can be found in this playlist.
Hand and Wrist Postures Playlist
A collection of 8 videos that talk about pinch, power, and pistol grip, along with proper keyboard postures to use in a variety of desk-keyboard configurations.
Checklists
Surveys
MSD Prevention Guidelines
Quick Start Guide: General
The guide includes a folder and posters that include information on common MSD hazards and solutions to control hazards in many workplaces.
Quick Start Guide: Office
The guide includes a folder and posters that include tips for setting up computer-based workstations and best practices for MSD prevention.
Basic Guideline
The Basic Guideline is best for organizations that have a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC); have a person or persons with knowledge, experience, and responsibility for Health and Safety; have policies and procedures for health and safety addressing most hazards but want to improve their MSD prevention activities.
Comprehensive Guideline
The Comprehensive Guideline is best for large organizations that have a formal management framework; have a management system for Health and Safety; have policies and procedures for health and safety that address most hazards but want to improve their MSD prevention activities.
Supplementary Guideline Documents
Eliminating/ Controlling MSD risks
MSD Hazard Identification Tool - Computer Workstation
MSD Hazard Summary Sheet
Worksheet to prioritize jobs or tasks for simple risk assessment
Worksheet to prioritize jobs or tasks for MSD hazard controls
General MSD Hazard Identification Tool
MSD prevention project summary
MSD Prevention Roles
Sample MSD Prevention Policy Statement
MSD Prevention Program Checklist
Calculators and Tools
Other CRE-MSD Resources
Evaluation of Mobility and Handling Training for Personal Support Workers
Transfer Equipment Resource: Considerations for Promoting Restorative Care and Optimal Client Function
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