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Ergonomics
Best practices and other information for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.
Anti-Fatigue Matting
ERG005
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
Describes how anti-fatigue matting works and factors to consider when purchasing.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
Describes how anti-fatigue matting works and factors to consider when purchasing.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
Backs and bums: applying basic ergonomics - eLearning
EL002
***The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
Presents basic ergonomic concepts plus issues related to sitting and standing workstations, and lifting and handling loads.
Presents basic ergonomic concepts plus issues related to sitting and standing workstations, and lifting and handling loads.
Determining the Size of an Access Opening
ERG037
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
Considerations when determining the size of an access opening.
PUBLISHED: October 2007
Considerations when determining the size of an access opening.
PUBLISHED: October 2007
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
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
PUBLISHED: June 2021
Ergonomics in the workplace: MSI prevention training
ERG044
Ergonomics training requirements for MSI hazard control.
PUBLISHED: June 2021
PUBLISHED: June 2021
Good Product Design: Avoiding the Average
ERG030
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
How designers design for the average person, which doesn't always work.
PUBLISHED: May 2003
How designers design for the average person, which doesn't always work.
PUBLISHED: May 2003
How much can I lift?
ERG013
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
Discusses the hazards of manual lifting, health effects and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: February 2017
Discusses the hazards of manual lifting, health effects and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: February 2017
Let’s Back Up a Bit: Some Truths About Back Belts
PH003
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses health and safety concerns and refutes claims about the use of back belts.
PUBLISHED: August, 2010
Addresses health and safety concerns and refutes claims about the use of back belts.
PUBLISHED: August, 2010
Proper Height of Work Surfaces
ERG016
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
Tips on how to adjust work surfaces to the appropriate height to avoid overuse or stress injuries.
PUBLISHED: March 2004
Tips on how to adjust work surfaces to the appropriate height to avoid overuse or stress injuries.
PUBLISHED: March 2004
Push It or Pull It?
ERG033
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses safety concerns associated with wheeled equipment, such as carts, and suggests preventative controls.
PUBLISHED: August 2004
Addresses safety concerns associated with wheeled equipment, such as carts, and suggests preventative controls.
PUBLISHED: August 2004
Selecting Hand Tools
ERG023
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
Explains the causes of contact stress, health risks and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: September, 2010
Explains the causes of contact stress, health risks and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: September, 2010
Sitting and Preventing Back Pain
ERG014
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
Suggestions to help reduce back pain for those who spend long hours in a seated position.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
Suggestions to help reduce back pain for those who spend long hours in a seated position.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
Workplace ergonomics considerations arising from a pandemic
COVID19-22
This document focuses on the importance of addressing changes and adaptations in the workplace to follow pandemic-specific measures while considering ergonomics and human factors.
UPDATED: July 1, 2021
UPDATED: July 1, 2021