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Driving Ergonomics

What to look for and how to adjust your vehicle.NOTE: Each vehicle make and model has different features and controls. Refer to the manufacturer's manual for more information on your vehicle.

Reducing Low Back Pain and Disability in Mining

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–An in-depth report on low back pain and injury in the mining industry explaining the risks, primary solutions, and secondary solutions.

Driving a Garbage Collection Truck

Concern Details Background: Truck drivers spend extended periods of time sitting in their trucks. Occupational drivers have also been shown to increase risk for developing musculoskeletal…

Vibration Workshop (2014): Controls for Whole Body and Hand-Arm Vibration

Recording of a talk by Dr. Richard Wells - CRE-MSD, University of Waterloo, Dr. Tammy Eger - CROSH, Laurentian University, and Dr. Ron House - CREOD, University of Toronto February 25, 2014Vibration…

Best Practices for Garbage Collection

Concern DetailsBackgroundCollecting garbage and recyclables is a strenuous job due to heavy loads, awkward postures, and repetitive lifting. Following these recommended practices will help reduce the…

Collection of Recyclables

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WSPS Ergo Insights: Safe Manual Material Handling

External link; Hazard Control - A guide for designing manual material handling tasks.

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