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Hands and Wrists: Power Grip (video)

Learn about the power grip through this CRE-MSD YouTube video. 

MSD prevention for the paramedic sector

CRE-MSD position paper. Authored by Armstrong, D., Su-Wen Yap, B., & Fischer, S.L.

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) and Mental Health: The Role of Psychosocial Factors in Optimizing Prevention

CRE-MSD position paper. Authored by Heather Johnston.
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NIOSH: 6 Factors that affect lifting

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Lifting EquationThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the USA identified factors that affected the amount…
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Standing Workstation Height for Manual Tasks

Workstation height for manual tasks is based on the type of task: Precision Tasks Delicate hand tasks typically requiring high visual demands:Examples: writing, small parts assembly,…
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Quick Start Office Folder

Office work shouldn’t hurtBack pain, sore necks and other Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) are a major cause of workers’ disability and costs to workers, business and society. Eliminating and…
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NIOSH: Recommended Loads

Recommended Weight for lifting and lowering: The NIOSH* Lifting Equation*National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (USA)The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in…

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