What's New
We are working to continuously develop the Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention Guideline. Watch for new content, including more resources and case studies. We depend on companies and practitioners to share case studies of MSD prevention interventions. Please contact us if you have a case study that would be helpful to share with others to prevent MSD!
Highlights
See our most recent resources below.
Preventing MSD to Reduce Opioid Use
A resource examining the association between MSD, mental health, and risk of opioid use in the working population.
Impact of MSD in Ontario Workplaces
This one page poster shows the financial impact of MSD in workplaces over the last 10 years and in 2023.
Introduction to the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario Website Video
An overview of the sections and content of the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario.
Case Study Contest Winners
Congratulations to the 4 winners of the CASE STUDY CONTEST on Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention/Ergonomics Interventions
This contest was organized by CRE-MSD in partnership with the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) and Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists (CCCPE). Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry to the contest.
Do you have an MSD prevention story that you would like to share? Send us your story in narrative format (less than 500 words) or download the Case Study Template and let us know your experiences with preventing MSD. Please submit your story or case study to info@msdprevention.com.
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.
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)