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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.
New resource released on working remotely using technology (or "telework")!
Healthy and Safe Telework: Technical Brief was developed by the World Health Organization and International Labour Organization.
Presenter: Dr. Jack Dennerlein
Whether or not we are spending more time on computer work tasks, our workstation layout and the devices we are using are important for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This webinar will provide practical evidence-based information on how the use of keyboards, mice and pointing devices that vary in shape, size and functionality can contribute to the quality of our work and health.
CRE-MSD Survey
CRE-MSD survey released on Working from Home during COVID-19 and Transitioning Back to the Office.
Find out more and complete the survey for a chance to win 1 of 4 $200 VISA gift cards!
OHCOW is hosting a Weekly Webinar Series in February for Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day.
Session dates and topics include:
• Week 1: February 10, 2022 – Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Week 2: February 17, 2022 – Integrating Components for a Return-to-Work (RTW) Program
• Week 3: February 24, 2022 – Ergonomics for Specific Occupations
• Week 4: February 28, 2022 – Ergonomic Prevention Tools
International RSI Awareness Day is February 28, 2022. Learn more by visiting the following pages:
- International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day (CCOHS)