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Overhead Work Infographic

A known MSD risk strongly related to the development of shoulder and neck injuries and pain. Image
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Hands and Wrists: Choosing Tool Shapes

Learn about choosing tool shapes through this CRE-MSD YouTube video. 
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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.
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Controls for Hand Work and Gripping

List of general control strategies for hand work and gripping.
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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.

Back Injury Prevention (CCOHS)

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–An overview of how to limit back injuries at work related to lifting, carrying, lowering or moving objects. It includes information on changing the job, changing the…

Manual Material Handling Hazard Awareness & Controls (WSPS)

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A summary of hazards and control measures for manual materials handling.

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