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Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Low Back

The low back is the most commonly injured body part due to workplace hazards in Canada.
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Standing Workstation Height for Manual Tasks

Workstation height for manual tasks is based on the type of task: Precision Tasks Delicate hand tasks typically requiring high visual demands:Examples: writing, small parts assembly,…
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Strategies for Pushing and Pulling

Provide carts that have vertical or height-adjustable handles to enable different-sized workers to position their hands between waist and shoulder height. Use larger wheels on carts and bins as…

Moving Freight Pallets (Air Cans)

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Workplace Safety for Custodians Video

This 6 minute video demonstrates proper techniques for high dusting, wet mopping, bucket handling, mop wringing, and garbage handling.

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