Guideline Selector

To cater to the range of knowledge and resources in health and safety and ergonomics, we have created three parallel collections of resources for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), called the Quick Start (General and Office), Basic and Comprehensive Guidelines.

Based on your answers to the questions below, you will be guided to the resources most likely to fit your organization. The three Guidelines share a common structure and language, so you can switch between them easily.

What size is your organization?

Micro (1-5 Employees)

Small (6-19 Employees)

Medium (20-100 Employees)

Large (100+ Employees)

Do you have a Health and Safety policy and program currently in place?

Be aware of the legal requirements for workplace Health and Safety, which are outlined in Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Yes

We DO have a health and safety policy and program.

Yes

No

We DO NOT have a health and safety policy and program.

Do you have a management system for Health and Safety?

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) is defined as “a coordinated system of procedures, processes and other measures that is designed to be implemented by employers in order to promote continuous improvement in occupational health and safety.” You can find more information about OHSMS at the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development website.

Yes

We DO have a management system for Health and Safety.

Yes

No

We don't have a management system for Health and Safety.

Did you know Ontario workplaces with 6 or more employees are required to have a Health and Safety policy and program?

What is a Health and Safety policy and program?

Organizations with 6 or more employees in Ontario are required to have a Health and Safety policy and program. Start here and work towards integrating the Basic Guideline once the health and safety policy are in place.

What do I need to get started?

More information is available through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD). A few resources to highlight are:

What type of work is performed by your employees?

Please note that we also have related guides available below the search bar on our website. These guides can provide additional information and tips on preventing musculoskeletal disorders, and can be a useful resource in conjunction with our resource library.

Computer Based

Our employees perform most of their work in an office, sitting or standing at a desk using a computer.

Non Computer Based

Our employees perform their work in environments that are not centered around computer usage.

Both

Our employees complete work that is both in an office setting using a computer, as well as other environments that are not computer-based.

This may be the guide you are looking for

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Comprehensive Guideline

This comprehensive version of the Guideline is intended for medium to large companies with an existing Health and Safety Management program who wish to improve their management approach to prevent MSD at the organizational level. This comprehensive version is one part of the MSD Prevention Guideline.

These could also be very useful for your organization

These Guides contains quick workplace fixes to help keep workers free of MSD while performing work. It provides basic information and encourages businesses to get started on preventing MSD.

Please note that we also have the basic and comprehensive guidelines available. These guides can provide additional information and tips on preventing musculoskeletal disorders, and can be a useful resource in conjunction with our resource library.

Quick Start Guideline: General

This general guideline is intended for any type of workplace. It includes a folder, mini posters, and an 11 x 17 summary poster.