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Hands and Wrists: Pistol Grip with a Tool

Strong and Natural Positions of Hands and Wrists using Pistol Grip with a Tool Image Power grip: the object touches the palm of the hand and the fingers.

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 examples of how to position the back.

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.
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

Manual Materials Handling (MMH) Solutions to Control MSD Hazards in Manufacturing & Warehousing Video

Animated video demonstrating examples of manual materials handling (MMH) solutions to eliminate or control musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) hazards in manufacturing & warehousing workplaces. Manual…

Unloading Boxes from a Skid

Concern DetailsTask DescriptionOne worker is responsible for unloading all packages off a skid onto an automated conveyor. Initially the task was performed without the use of a pallet lifter, at a…

Hands and Wrists: Choosing Tool Shapes

Learn about choosing tool shapes through this CRE-MSD YouTube video. 

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