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

Shoulder injuries have the longest average recovery time in comparison to all other body regions.
mannequins showing different overhead working postures for high precision tasks, the direction of force, and prolonged time

Overhead Work Infographic

A known MSD risk strongly related to the development of shoulder and neck injuries and pain. Image

Overhead Work: Reduce the Injury Risk (Video)

This video shows overhead work postures with examples of how to improve them. View the related poster resource. 

Building a Successful Client Handling Program

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A guideline on how to implement a safe client handling program in five steps. Each step provides a general framework and links to other resources.

Optimizing Your Safe Client Handling Program (PSHSA)

Developed by: PSHSA (Public Services Health & Safety Association)Description: Appendices of the Optimizing Your Safe Client Handling Program from Public Services Health & Safety Association (…

Tool for Drilling Ceiling Anchor Holes

The ProblemDrilling holes in ceilings requires working on ladders or elevated work platforms.The work involves repeated forceful exertions while working above the shoulder.This task can be repeated…

Handle with Care

Developed by: Ontario Safety Association for Community & HealthcareDescription: Document provides guidance to community and health care workplace parties, health and safety professionals, and…

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