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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. 

Sorting of Recyclables

Concern DetailsBackground:Multiple stations in the recycling facility have workers visually inspect recyclable material that is traveling down an automated conveyer. The workers are required to…

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…

Ergonomics and Occupational Cleaners (OHCOW)

Developed by: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Description: A webinar to review MSD hazards in occupational cleaning/cleaner tasks and common controls. This webinar was hosted…

Janitorial Cleaning Cart (WSPS)

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–An information sheet for janitorial and cleaning workers with tips about handling and using wheeled cleaning carts.

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