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Workstation height for manual tasks is based on the type of task: Precision Tasks Delicate hand tasks typically requiring high visual demands:Examples: writing, small parts assembly,…
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Provide height adjustability in a standing workstation. Establish a suitable working height depending on the type of work being done (i.e. precision, light or heavy work).
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Provide carts that have vertical or height-adjustable handles to enable different-sized workers to position their hands between waist and shoulder height. Use larger wheels on carts and bins as…
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The low back is the most commonly injured body part due to workplace hazards in Canada.
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A series of five videos with strategies to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in dental health workers.
Hyperlink; Hazard Control–Describes work-related MSD risks faced by dental hygienists, including potential solutions to help mitigate these risks.
External link; Hazard Control - A guide for designing manual material handling tasks.

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