Leaflet for workers and employers that defines in words and pictures musculoskeletal disorders in order to identify them in the workplace.

Manual materials handling (MMH) involves lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling or holding, and is the most common cause of occupational fatigue and low back pain.

About three of every four Canadians whose job includes MMH suffer pain due to back injury at some time. Each year several thousand Canadian workers are permanently disabled by back injuries, while many others are unable to return to their former jobs.

Manual materials handling (MMH) involves lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling or holding, and is the most common cause of occupational fatigue and low back pain.

About three of every four Canadians whose job includes MMH suffer pain due to back injury at some time. Each year several thousand Canadian workers are permanently disabled by back injuries, while many others are unable to return to their former jobs.

This smartphone application (app) delivers a basic ergonomic assessment by stepping the user through a series of diagrams and questions to pinpoint musculoskeletal pain, identify possible sources, and discover practical solutions. The results are presented on a body map, with recommendations to address work-related MSD hazards that could be contributing to their discomfort.

If your work involves lifting, you are likely at some risk for injury, especially to your lower back. In fact, lifting is the most common cause of low back pain at work in Canada.

The number and the severity of injuries may be greatly reduced by preparing and planning for the lift, and practicing safe lifting and handling techniques.

Visually remind workers about the importance of preparation and proper lifting methods by displaying this poster wherever they may be lifting objects at the workplace.

If your work involves lifting, you are likely at some risk for injury, especially to your lower back. In fact, lifting is the most common cause of low back pain at work in Canada.

The number and the severity of injuries may be greatly reduced by preparing and planning for the lift, and practicing safe lifting and handling techniques.

Visually remind workers about the importance of preparation and proper lifting methods by displaying this poster wherever they may be lifting objects at the workplace.

The e-Tool is for employers and joint health and safety committees and workers. To use the e-tool you simply identify the area(s) of the body where pain is being experienced and then choose the risk factors that apply to your situation. Recommendations are then generated based on what you have told us about your pain and your job.

The e-Tool is for employers and joint health and safety committees and workers. To use the e-tool you simply identify the area(s) of the body where pain is being experienced and then choose the risk factors that apply to your situation. Recommendations are then generated based on what you have told us about your pain and your job.