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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.
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)
Presenter: Kim Meszaros, CCPE
Results from the recent CRE-MSD survey revealed that 67% of teleworkers would prefer some form of hybrid working arrangement post-pandemic. This webinar will present results related to the impact of remote workstation setup and work organization along with the insights into teleworkers’ motivations and preferences for hybrid work. This webinar will be of particular interest to those organizations that have adopted or are considering a hybrid working arrangement as it will address what is required of employers, as well as provide recommendations for supporting hybrid and remote workers.
Getting ready to implement MSD prevention into your organization's Health and Safety program? Preparing for an audit of the program? This checklist can be used in the initial design and review to check program alignment with key areas of the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario.
Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) hazards in the workplace must be treated the same as any other workplace hazard. This means MSD hazards need to be identified, assessed and eliminated or controlled. Learn how to integrate the 10 steps for MSD prevention into a Health and Safety program through our new poster resource.