Musculoskeletal Disorders / Ergonomics
- Content last reviewed: January 2013
Every day we use our muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints to lift, carry, sit, stand, walk, move and work in a variety of ways. However, sometimes these tasks or the way we do them can put too much demand on our bodies, causing pain and discomfort. In addition, it may lead to a more serious injury called a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD). Working shouldn't hurt!
Publications
Client Handling in Health Care
Pains and Strains
- All About Pains and Strains/Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Prevent Workplace Pains & Strains! It's time to take action!
Computer Ergonomics
Ladder Ergonomics
- Portable Ladders (Mobile Ladder Stand, Mobile Ladder Platform)
- Portable Ladders (Step, Platform, or Trestle Ladders)
- Sliding, Fixed, Portable (Extension, Single) Ladders
- Step Stools
Manual Materials Handling
- Back Belts in Manual Materials Handling
- Construction Projects
- Health Care Workplaces
- Industrial Workplaces
- Mines
- Photovoltaic Systems
Reports
- Recommendations on Strategies to Reduce Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Ontario
Contact Us
Health and Safety Contact Centre
Toll-free: 1-877-202-0008
TTY: 1-855-653-9260
- Report incidents, critical injuries or fatalities.
If this is an emergency call 911 immediately. - Workplace health and safety inquiries.
- Report unsafe work practices.
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Videos
Tools
MSD Prevention Series
The MSD Prevention Series provides you with information, effective approaches and tools for reducing the risk of MSDs in your workplace.
- MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario, Part 1
[766 Kb] - Resource Manual for the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario, Part 2 [1.4 Mb]
- MSD Prevention Toolbox, Part 3
- Part 3A: Getting Started [1.8 Mb]
- Part 3B: Beyond Basics [476 Kb]
- Part 3C: More on In-depth Risk Assessment
Methods [323 Kb]
- Part 3A: Getting Started
Podcast
Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Links
- Prevention Dynamics
- WSIB - Prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
- For sector specific information contact your Health and Safety Partner.
Other Languages
Poster: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs): Construction Sites
Poster: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs): Safe Client Handling
Poster: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs): Safe Lifting
Poster: Prevent Workplace Pains & Strains
Prevent Workplace Pains & Strains is available in:
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