Ergonomics

Best practices and other information for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

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Ergonomics in the workplace: Identifying and controlling manual handling hazards

ERG043

An overview on manual handling hazards and suggestions on how to address them.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

Ergonomics in the workplace: MSI prevention training

ERG044

Ergonomics training requirements for MSI hazard control.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

Ergonomics in the workplace: Identifying and controlling MSI hazards

ERG045

Discusses musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), what they are, how to identify them, and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

Ergonomics in the workplace: Vibration

ERG026

This resource provides information about the hazards associated with hand/arm and whole body vibration, OHS requirements related to workplace vibration, and best-practice controls.

UPDATED: February 2024

Addressing workplace MSDs - How do I support workers who report a musculoskeletal disorder

PIS015

This bulletin provides information to employers on steps to take if a worker reports an MSD.

PUBLISHED: August 2021

Addressing workplace MSDs - What to do if you experience musculoskeletal disorder

PIS016

This bulletin provides information to workers about steps to take when experiencing symptoms of an MSD.

PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 1: Introduction to musculoskeletal disorders

PIV001

This video tutorial provides an introduction to MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 2: Importance to prevent workplace musculoskeletal disorders

PIV002

This video tutorial describes why it is important to prevent workplace MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 3: Overview on the ways that work can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders

PIV003

This video tutorial gives an overview on the ways that work can contribute to MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 4: Hazard assessment and control in preventing or controlling workplace musculoskeletal disorders

PIV004

This video tutorial describes the role of hazard assessment and control in preventing or controlling workplace MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 5: Ergonomic controls for musculoskeletal disorder prevention

PIV005

This video tutorial describes how to implement ergonomic controls for MSD prevention.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 6: Workplace inspections of musculoskeletal disorder controls

PIV006

This video tutorial provides information on how workplace inspections can ensure MSD controls are working as intended.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Postcard 1, full colour

PIS025

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about common MSD symptoms and symptoms to tell your employer about.

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Postcard 1, one colour

PIS026

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about common MSD symptoms and symptoms to tell your employer about. A printer friendly version of the full colour option.

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Postcard 2, full colour

PIS027

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the impact of MSDs on individual workers and organizations.

UPDATED: December 2022