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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 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

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. 

Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Technology: Coverage and Space Recommendations

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A guideline for determining how much space you need to install and use lift-assists in various healthcare settings.

Building a Successful Client Handling Program

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A guideline on how to implement a safe client handling program in five steps. Each step provides a general framework and links to other resources.

Optimizing Your Safe Client Handling Program (PSHSA)

Developed by: PSHSA (Public Services Health & Safety Association)Description: Appendices of the Optimizing Your Safe Client Handling Program from Public Services Health & Safety Association (…

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