RSI Day

Feb. 29 (28) International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day - Because Work Shouldn't Hurt . Interests RSI prevention, health & safety, injured workers.

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[Prevention Link @Preventionlink]

Most occupational injuries to muscles are preventable. Workplaces can take some critical steps to prevent the development of injuries. Visit the Workers Health & Safety Centre and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety for great resources and workplace training.

[RSI Day @RSIDay]

Did you know that the 1st #RSIDay was February 29, 2000? Leap Day was chosen as it is the only day on the calendar that doesn't repeat each yr. In non Leap Years, RSI Day is held on Feb. 28. Remember Work Doesn't Hurt!

[IWH @iwhresearch]

Feb 29: @mfl_ohc is hosting an #RSIday event, featuring a talk about the Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool (JDAPT) by Dr. Monique Gignac. Register to learn how the JDAPT helps workers find accommodations without disclosing a health condition: https://t.co/K0TDwQjmcH

[Workers Health & Safety Centre @WHSCtraining]

2.3 million Canadians experience musculoskeletal diseases annually at a collective cost of $26 billion. While associated pain and disability can be life altering.

Most MSDs begin in the workplace.

Register for training today: https://t.co/YjOQc9g05z

#RSIday

[Workers Health & Safety Centre @WHSCtraining]

The majority of repetitive strain injuries can be prevented.

Critical actions that can be taken include:

🤕 Reporting symptoms and hazards early to your supervisor and JHSC or H&S rep

💯 Insisting on quality training to identify, assess and eliminate potential hazards

#RSIday

[CLC Health & Safety @CLCHealthSafety]

Repetitive Strain Injuries impact workers in every workplace.
They compound over time - and can result in debilitating conditions.
Here are some resources to stay #wellatwork and protect yourself.
#RSIday #CanLab
https://t.co/xxHsFrnwE0

[WSIB @WSIB]

It’s #RSIDay which is dedicated to musculoskeletal disorder prevention. DYK: in 2023 there were over 20,000 sprain and strain injury claims allowed in Ontario? Find more detailed health and safety stats on Safety Check.
https://t.co/hFnan1tm1g

[IWH @iwhresearch]

Today is #RSIday, reminding us of the importance of preventing repetitive strain injuries at work. For office workers, IWH has an online training tool, eOfficeErgo, which guides users to properly set up and use their workstations to prevent these injuries: https://t.co/EgS0rXTnzR

[RSI Day @RSIDay]

Today is the 25th Annual Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day aka RSI Day. If you don't have an event nearby, check out the webinar series from @OHCOWclinics You can view past events here https://t.co/b2P9b3qXlI

[CP24 @CP24]

Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses https://t.co/ksMgoxB94V

[RSI Day @RSIDay]

@CP24 It's 2023, what's taken so long?

[CROSH @CROSH_CRSST]

ICYMI: Dr. @KAGoggins and Dr. @AlisonAGodwin's webinar on Job Demands: Physical and Cognitive is now available to watch.

Presented as part of @OHCOWclinics's RSI Day Webinar Series.

Watch online ⬇️

https://t.co/tS3JdhyQDn

#healthandsafety
#webinar

[CRE-MSD @CRE_MSD]

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

[CRE-MSD @CRE_MSD]

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)

[CRE-MSD @CRE_MSD]

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)

[Karl Zelik @KarlZelik]

Today, in honor of International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day (because work shouldn't hurt):

Here are two of my all-time favorite review articles on the science of musculoskeletal disorders due to repetitive strain...

@RSIDay #MSDs #biomechanics #ergonomics

[RSI Day @RSIDay]

Today is the 24th Annual International Repetitive Strain (RSI) Awareness Day because Work Shouldn't Hurt! Pain is not a normal part of work. Listen to your body, take plenty of breaks, rotate tasks & seek out health care if you are experiencing pain. #RSIDay

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

Prolonged sitting or standing, awkward postures and lifting can lead to strains. It is important to seek medical attention and report these workplace injuries when they happen bcs not all injuries have a sudden noticeable impact. Learn more #onted https://t.co/dfuOG65cOD #RSIDay

[CCOHS @CCOHS]

Put this message on repeat today and help amplify #RepetitiveStrainInjury Awareness Day. Let’s #PreventRSI workplace injuries: https://t.co/kfsmHykiYK
#RSIDay