Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders @UWaterloo connects stakeholders and researchers to prevent workplace MSD injuries
Healthcare Work Shouldn't Hurt.
@CRE_MSD and @PSHSAca are supporting the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) campaign on MSD Prevention in Health and Community Care, which runs until March 31, 2024.
We are #hiring an Ergonomics Research Coordinator (temporary, full-time). Check out the job posting for more information: https://t.co/Uzt0vA4vki
#ergonomics#msdprevention
SAVE THE DATE! The annual CRE-MSD #Conference will be held on October 2, 2023 to kick off Global Ergonomics Month!
Theme: Ergonomics as a Key Cog in #Business#Performance
Watch the CRE-MSD events page for more details coming soon: https://t.co/taCNBWd9M5
#cremsdconference2023
This was a SOLD OUT event.
If you missed out on this one but still want to improve your prevention program, consider attending our September 2023 event: https://t.co/Ggxx3fqZQD
Body #discomfort and #pain are common signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders (#MSD). A new CRE-MSD position paper (https://t.co/3uDURGBZ9i) written by Dr. Viggiani breaks down the key differences between #AcutePain and #ChronicPain.
Looking for an easier way to collect #pain or #discomfort scores? The Electronic Visual Analog Scale (eVAS) iPad App (https://t.co/VZ6Ld3cNP0) allows researchers and workplaces to digitally track participants’ feedback through visual analog scores using slider channels.
Attention #manufacturing workplaces! Material Handling focused #inspections begin May 1, 2023.
Join us and @ONTatwork for a #free#webinar to learn how to stay compliant and protect your workers from injury.
Register now! ➡️https://t.co/Ck8fYhCm7X
Interested in improving manual handling processes and protecting your workforce? Check out our animated video on #materialhandlingsolutions (https://t.co/CtsjbrHiHJ) for examples of potential solutions to control #MSD hazards in #manufacturing & #warehousing workplaces.
Do you work in the #HealthAndCommunityCare sector?
Join @ONTatwork@CRE_MSD and PSHSA for a joint webinar on April 12, 2023 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm to prepare for the upcoming #MSD Prevention Campaign.
Learn more and register: https://t.co/W7hv08EXks
Missed any of our recent webinars? You can now watch the recordings on the CRE-MSD YouTube channel!
- 2023 Webinar Playlist: https://t.co/zqWjkSVlcy
- 2022 Webinar Playlist: https://t.co/W1FraPh3mI
More webinar recordings coming soon. Don't forget to subscribe! #webinar
The MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario (https://t.co/NqddEt9qSP) provides step-by-step guidance on developing MSD prevention programs. The Introduction Video (https://t.co/ecO3ZPWjiY) reviews all resources available on the website.
#rsiday#msdprevention#workshouldnthurt
Today is International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day. Terms that have the same meaning as RSI include:
· Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
· Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD)
· Musculoskeletal Injury (MSK or, MSI)
· Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS)
Learn more about MSD and workplace hazards:
· About MSD (https://t.co/CLVKwEAlz6)
· Different types of MSD (https://t.co/BKB7LiVXqb)
· MSD hazards in the workplace (https://t.co/MMumc9QBaX)
Upcoming CRE-MSD Webinar – The Space Between Sitting and Standing: Hybrid Seating - Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
Register now: https://t.co/8seJKpXhFF
Presenter: Dr. Jack Callaghan
Date: Mar. 8, 2023 @ 12-1pm EST
#msdprevention#officeseating#sitstand#hybridsolutions
Upcoming CRE-MSD Webinar – Hybrid Work Arrangements and Ergonomics: Using Mobile Computing Devices at Multiple Locations
Register now: https://t.co/rtoUxwyfg8
Presenter: Kim Meszaros
Date: Jan. 24, 2023 @ 12-1pm EST
#hybridwork#workfromhome#research#ergonomics#msdprevention
You're invited to our Small Business Health and Safety Forum.🎉Come celebrate our Elizabeth Witmer Small Business Health and Safety Leadership award winners, learn about WSIB programs for your business and hear a special keynote talk from @DanbyAppliance. https://t.co/uTtsKT8oFo