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Preventing MSD to Reduce Opioid Use
This poster shows the association between MSD, mental health, and risk of opioid use in the working population.
Impact of MSD in Ontario Workplaces
This poster shows the financial impact of MSD in workplaces over the last 10 years and in 2023.
What is a Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)?
This video introduces common symptoms, MSD hazards, and how to prevent MSD injuries.
Introduction to the MSD Prevention Guideline Website
This video provides an overview of the sections and content available on the website.
Presenter: Dr. Jack Callaghan
Sitting, and the associated negative health outcomes, have gained much media attention. Sitting has been flagged as a major health concern, leading to workers with seated jobs negotiating for the right to stand, and sit-stand adjustable worksurfaces becoming a common change in office upgrades.
This webinar will discuss a new trend in office workstations, often referred to as “Hybrid Seating,” intended to address negative outcomes of both prolonged standing or sitting. These seats are designed to change the seated posture and utilize the worksurface heights between sitting and standing. Information presented will cover the effectiveness of these seats at changing an individual’s postures and whether these solutions are worth pursuing. This webinar will be of interest to employers, employees, ergonomists, health and safety and human resources personnel.
Presenter: Dr. Kaitlin Gallagher
Computer displays purchased for office workers continue to increase in size, with ultrawide displays becoming increasingly common. Despite this, research on appropriate setup and use of these displays in the office has not kept pace with purchasing trends. This webinar will present the results of studies related to the benefits and challenges of using these displays and the impact on MSD prevention. Information will be provided from both the user perspective and from the perspective of the ergonomist who is setting up a workstation with MSD prevention in mind.
The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is pleased to announce that its free annual international event continues into its 24th year to increase awareness and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Due to overwhelming response, this year’s event will be held virtually only and has been extended from a one-day event to a weekly webinar series for the entire month of February.
Session dates and topics include:
- Week 1: February 7, 2023 – Shoulder Injuries and Workplace Concussions
- Week 2: February 14, 2023 – Implications of Office Indoor Environment Quality and Ergonomics & Sleep
- Week 3: February 21, 2023 – Women’s PPE Experience and Updating PDDs for 2023
- Week 4: February 28, 2023 – Job Demands: Physical and Cognitive
Registration for this free event is required in order to participate.
OHCOW is pleased to announce that its free annual international event continues into its 24th year to increase awareness and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Due to overwhelming response, this year’s event will be held virtually only and has been extended from a one-day event to a Weekly Webinar Series for the entire month of February.
Session dates and topics include:
• Week 1: February 7, 2023 – Shoulder Injuries and Workplace Concussions
• Week 2: February 14, 2023 – Implications of Office Indoor Environment Quality and Ergonomics & Sleep
• Week 3: February 21, 2023 – Women’s PPE Experience and Updating PDDs for 2023
• Week 4: February 28, 2023 – Job Demands: Physical and Cognitive
International RSI Awareness Day is February 28, 2023. Learn more by visiting the following pages:
- International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day (CCOHS)