Recently Released Resources
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.
This poster summarizes psychosocial factors in the workplace and their influence on musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and mental health. Workplace psychosocial factors are cultural, social and psychological factors determined at or by the workplace that impact employees’ responses to work and their work environment, which can result in negative mental health outcomes and increase the risk of MSD.
Learn more about workplace psychosocial factors from the Mental Health Commission of Canada - view the posters and videos.
Psychological health and safety in the workplace standard (CSA Z1003-13) can be purchased through the CSA Group website.
Ergonomics as a Key Component in Business
Balancing Business Performance and Worker Wellbeing
October 2, 2023 | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM EDT in Burlington, ON
Hosted by Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) and CRE-MSD to help Health and Community Care workplaces learn about how to integrate MSD prevention into their health and safety programs.
Participants will:
- Review key components of an MSD prevention program to help support compliance and injury prevention.
- Learn about resources available and within the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario to help enhance workplace awareness of MSD hazards.
- Be provided with resources, checklists and tools to help identify MSD hazards, and develop controls for MSD hazards to improve comfort and productivity at work.
CRE-MSD and Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) are supporting the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) campaign on MSD Prevention in Health and Community Care, which runs until March 31, 2024.
Healthcare Work Shouldn't Hurt! Occupations within the healthcare sector continue to experience high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and lost time claims in Ontario.
Need help? Find more information on MSD prevention and resources for Healthcare:
- MSD Prevention Resources for Healthcare (CRE-MSD)
- Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) & Ergonomics (PSHSA)
- Watch the CRE-MSD Events Page for upcoming campaign activities