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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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Pneumatic Drywall Finishing Systems

The ProblemTasks required to finish drywall manually, like mudding and taping, demand high forces from the upper limbs and trunk in awkward positions.Awkward postures, such as bent wrists, back…

WSPS Ergo Insights: Safe Manual Material Handling

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

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