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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.
Presenters: Amanda Calford, Dr. Taylor Cleworth, Dr. Andrew Laing & Dr. Steven Fischer
Paramedics have a high rate of occupational injuries, and lifting people from the floor contributes to this high incidence of injuries. Portable lift assist devices have the potential to decrease injuries experienced by paramedics during a lift, however, little is known about the efficacy of these devices in reducing musculoskeletal disorders when manually lifting a patient from the floor. This webinar discusses the results of research conducted at an Emergency Medical Services training facility comparing the Elk and Raizer lift assist devices to a manual technique when lifting a patient from the floor.
October 3, 2022 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT
Mississauga, ON
Manual handling of materials and patients remains a leading cause of work-related MSD in Ontario. The use of exoskeletons as personal protective equipment is a technology advancement that is being considered across multiple industries. With many designs and brands available, exoskeletons have been marketed as a simple and effective solution to prevent MSD in the workplace. Putting the sales and marketing aside, practitioners and companies need to be aware of their strengths and limitations to determine appropriate applications and where exoskeletons fit within the hierarchy of controls.
This conference will explore the current research evaluating their use along with their potential role in the prevention of MSD. Exoskeletons, whether active or passive, have been claimed to enhance physical performance while providing a practical ergonomic strategy for the prevention of MSD. This conference will profile the scientific evaluations, industrial implementation and discuss the processes involved in deciding to implement exoskeletons, potential benefits, limitations, and impact of their adoption.
Watch the CRE-MSD events page for more details and registration coming soon!
Presenter: Dr. Peter Keir
Heavy and awkward loads often necessitate lifting in teams. Masonry is a prime example of an industry that requires team lifting under a variety of load shapes, weights, and environmental conditions. Little research exists for team lifting or the response to dropping the load. This webinar presents discussion with the masonry trade regarding concerns about awkward heavy loads, when the load is dropped by a team member, and the study that followed.
Presenters: Dr. Sadeem M. Qureshi & Dr. W. Patrick Neumann
Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is an operations research tool that can represent complex systems at a discrete set of points. This webinar presents the results of a study where DES was used to simulate the process of care delivery from a nurse's perspective on a task-by-task basis to understand both the demands on the nurse, the delivery of care to the patients over the course of an entire shift, and the implications for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).