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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 hosting a Weekly Webinar Series in February for Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day.
Session dates and topics include:
• Week 1: February 10, 2022 – Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Week 2: February 17, 2022 – Integrating Components for a Return-to-Work (RTW) Program
• Week 3: February 24, 2022 – Ergonomics for Specific Occupations
• Week 4: February 28, 2022 – Ergonomic Prevention Tools
International RSI Awareness Day is February 28, 2022. Learn more by visiting the following pages:
- International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day (CCOHS)
New Resources: Overhead Work Poster and Animated Video
Overhead work infographic (PDF)
Overhead work animation (VIDEO)
Overhead work is a known musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk, strongly related to the development of shoulder injuries. Find out how to reduce risks with these new resources in the Resource Library, under the Hazard Control category/filter.
New Poster: Sit-Stand Workstations
A new Sit-Stand Workstations Poster has been added to the Quick Start Guideline: Office. It's also available in the Resource Library.
New Posters: Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk
Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Knee (PDF)
Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Low Back (PDF)
Positioning the Body to Reduce MSD Injury Risk: Focus on the Shoulder (PDF)
These three resources were developed to complement the CRE-MSD webinar series Training for Non-Modifiable and Physically Demanding Manual Materials Handling Tasks: Strategies for First Responders and Healthcare Workers. They can be found in the Resource Library, under the Hazard Control category/filter.