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Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Low Back

The low back is the most commonly injured body part due to workplace hazards in Canada.

Shoveling Safety Tips (WSPS)

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A quick reference guide for good practices when shoveling or digging split into three categories: preparation, technique, and organization.

Tools for Installing Plastic Plumbing Piping

The Problem: Manual Crimping

Shoveling (CCOHS)

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A reference guide for selecting and using shovels or spades at work to mitigate MSD risks associated with digging and scooping tasks.

Safety Talk: Hand Tools

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–Information about safe practices using hand tools with guidelines for communicating these practices with workers.

Safety Talk: Gloves

Safety Talk: Gloves - Hyperlink (7-page pdf)

WSPS Ergo Insights: Safe Manual Material Handling

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

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