Is this the right version of the Guideline for your organization?
This BASIC version of the Guideline is intended for medium to large companies with an existing Health and Safety program who wish to improve their problem-solving approach to prevent MSD. This BASIC version is one part of the MSD Prevention Guideline.
The three versions of the Guideline use similar structure and language, so organizations may use any of the versions without having to change their approach if they wish to use another version.
Acknowledgements
The development of a New MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario was a multi-stakeholder initiative led by the Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD) in consultation with representatives from the Ontario Health and Safety System, Ontario’s labour organizations, employer associations, and individual employers and workers. Their important contributions are gratefully acknowledged. The first edition of the Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention Guideline for Ontario is similarly acknowledged for providing materials that have been reused and modified in this Guideline.
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Demonstrate Management Commitment and Leadership
Facilitate and Encourage Workers’ Participation
Plan Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
Develop a set of Targets and Goals to Eliminate Hazards & Control Risks
Control Hazards & Implement Changes to Achieve Targets & Goals
Provide Education and Training
Evaluate Controls, the Program and the Organization’s Performance
Document Lessons Learned and Stakeholders’ Feedback
Review Processes, Achievements, and Identify Areas for Improvement
Basic Guideline (PDF)
Download the PDF version of the basic guideline here. The PDF version contains all the same information that is presented on the website.