Type Guides & Tools
Canada
LanguageEnglish
ProviderWorkplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
This info sheet gives different strategies to reduce MSD hazards and improve workplace performance. It contains of three main principles: Ten ways to keep MSDs at bay Information on how gender can effect MSDs Low-tech, low-cost ergonomics solutions especially for small businesses.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Canada
LanguageEnglish
ProviderInstitute for work & health
If you’re confused by seemingly duelling headlines about the negative health effects of prolonged sitting and prolonged standing, this video may help clear things up. In this video, scientists give their opinion on the risks of both sitting and standing.
Type Guides & Tools
Canada
LanguageEnglish, French
ProviderInstitut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST)
This document summarizes the key results of a major study of the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in emergency medical technician-paramedics (EMT-Ps) with the intent of: making stakeholders aware of the risks of MSDs associated with the profession of EMT-P and encouraging the development...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Canada
LanguageEnglish
ProviderOccupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario (OHSCO)
This fact sheet displays several exercise (including pictures) workers can do in order to prevent muscle pain or strain. Many office workers have jobs where they sit or stand for long periods. Working in one position can lead to muscle pain and strain. Exercises done at the desk can help.
Type Visual resources
Canada
LanguageEnglish
ProviderInstitute for work & health
eOfficeErgo is an evidence-based and standard-compliant online training program on the proper way to set up and work at office workstations in order to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and other injuries. It is easy accessible and consists of several different modules
Type Guides & Tools
Canada
LanguageEnglish
ProviderOccupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario (OHSCO)
In order to work safely and comfortably, each element of your computer workstation should be adjusted to fit your needs. This calculator will provide you with a list of ideal measurements for each component of your workstation including: chair height, keyboard and mouse height, and screen height...
Type Visual resources
Canada
LanguageEnglish
ProviderCanadian centre for occupational health and safety
Poster showing the correct position to sit when doing screen work. It also gives some simple tips that people should keep in mind while doing screen work.
