Ergonomics

Best practices and other information for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. 

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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Postcard 2, one colour

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This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the impact of MSDs on individual workers and organizations. A printer friendly version of the full colour option.

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Poster 1, full colour, letter

PIS030
This poster can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the usual causes for MSDs. A letter-page-sized version of the tabloid-sized poster.

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Poster 1, full colour, tabloid

PIS029
This poster can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the usual causes for MSDs (tabloid print size required).

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Poster 1, one colour

PIS031
This poster can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the usual causes for MSDs. A printer-friendly version of the full-colour poster.

UPDATED: December 2022

Worker deconditioning following an absence from the workplace

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Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the potential for injuries.

PUBLISHED: December 2022

Working from home

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This bulletin gives examples of occupational health and safety best practices for employers and workers who are working from home.

PUBLISHED: December 2022

How much can I lift?

ERG013
Discusses the hazards of manual lifting, health effects and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

No Unsafe Lift Workbook

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***This resource is current to January 1, 2008.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Provides a framework for healthcare employers to develop and implement comprehensive musculoskeletal injury prevention programs for their facilities.

PUBLISHED: January 1, 2008

Ergonomics in the workplace - eLearning

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This eLearning resource provides information on ergonomics in the workplace. It includes best practices for lifting or handling loads and setting up office workstations, and information about ergonomics-related requirements in Alberta’s occupational health and safety legislation.

Note that this eLearning resource is for awareness only. It is not a training course, and doesn't test for competency or provide a completion certificate.

PUBLISHED: October 2023

Let’s Back Up a Bit: Some Truths About Back Belts

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Addresses health and safety concerns and refutes claims about the use of back belts.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Sitting and Preventing Back Pain

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Suggestions to help reduce back pain for those who spend long hours in a seated position.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Proper Height of Work Surfaces

ERG016
Tips on how to adjust work surfaces to the appropriate height to avoid overuse or stress injuries.

PUBLISHED: March 2004

Selecting Hand Tools

ERG023
Explains the causes of contact stress, health risks and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: September 2010

Good Product Design: Avoiding the Average

ERG030
How designers design for the average person, which doesn't always work.

PUBLISHED: May 2003

Push It or Pull It?

ERG033
Addresses safety concerns associated with wheeled equipment, such as carts, and suggests preventative controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2004