MSD Hazard Summary Sheet

Examples of MSD hazards Force, Posture, Repetition, and Others provided below. Download this resource for additional images that demonstrate these hazards.

High force demands = increased MSD risk. Force-related MSD hazards can be present when:

• lifting,
• pushing,
• pulling, 
• carrying,
• gripping, 
• using tools

Awkward or static postures = increased MSD risk. Posture-related MSD hazards can be present when:

• bending, 
• twisting,
• reaching, 
• kneeling.

Repetitive movements/actions = increased MSD risk. Repetition-related MSD hazards can be present when:

• doing the same thing over and over again, with little time for rest.

Other MSD hazards that can increase MSD risk include:

• contact stress, 
• hand-arm vibration, 
• whole-body vibration, 
• hammering with hand/knee, 
• working in cold temperatures or hot environments.

When MSD hazards are present, report them to your supervisor and talk about ways to reduce your risk of developing MSDs.

Modified from Part 3A: MSD Prevention Toolbox – Getting Started Developed by Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario (OHSCO).