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Shiftwork Interventions Survey
Take this quick survey which assesses knowledge of risks associated with shiftwork, identifies types of interventions and determines key players involved in shiftwork-related interventions. Take survey
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New poster and awareness tools announced by the CPO
The Ministry of Labour invites your feedback on these new health and safety resources, available for consultation until February 17, 2012.
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CRE-MSD Receives New Funding
CRE-MSD is pleased to announce that funding for the Centre has been extended to March 31, 2013!
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Ontario appoints Chief Prevention Officer
Ontario appointed George Gritziotis as the province's first Chief Prevention Officer as part of its commitment to workplace health and safety.
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A draft version of the
Z1004 Workplace Ergonomics Standard has been posted on CSA's public review website for a limited time for review and comment...
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Latest Research -
Benchmarking MSD hazards in Ontario workplaces
CRE-MSD is working with five unions to establish a workplace level MSD assessment tool.
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New and young workers: Staying safe on the job
Read more about the health and safety resources available to new and young workers
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Health & Safety Ontario launches online magazine
Health & Safety Ontario Network Magazine is a high-level overview
that provides dozens of links to the Ontario prevention system, its
resources and roster of experts.
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Working at Heights - Fundamentals of Fall Prevention. IHSA offers a Working at Heights – Fundamentals of Fall Protection course for those who may face fall hazards on the job. Read more
Taking MSD Prevention to the Next Step Summary and presentations from the Manual Materials Handling Discussion Forum hosted by CRE-MSD on June 27, 2011. Read more
CRE-MSD Researchers study texting thumb
The team is currently investigating the prevalence of hand and upper limb symtopms among hand-held device users.
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Manual Materials Handling Discussion Forum
In preparation for the June 27th Forum, CRE-MSD has prepared a MMH resources document.
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MMH Forum
CRE-MSD is hosting a discussion forum on Manual Materials Handling to prevent MSDs on June 27, 2011.
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2011 CRE-MSD Research Retreat - University of Windsor, Ontario, May 31st & June 1st, 2011
12th International Conference on Hand-Arm Vibration - Ottawa, Canada, June 13-17, 2011
Injured Workers Day is June 1st. Events are planned for Thunder Bay, Windsor, London and Toronto.
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New Journal
A new journal has just been launched.
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Spotlight - CRE-MSD Researchers study texting thumb
The team is currently investigating the prevalence of hand and upper limb symtopms among hand-held device users ...
March 2011 Edition of Truck News
Highlights company involvement in CRE-MSD's ergonomics in transportation study. Read more
Seed Grants
Applications are due March 1, 2011
The Ministry of Labour announces results of the review of Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety System, led by Tony Dean and the Expert Advisory Panel. Read more
MSDs in transportation: Avoiding injury from kingpin release
Tips developed by the University of Waterloo and the IHSA. Read more
Ministry of Labour enforcment bliz targets safety gear during the month of November Read more
Ministry of Labour continues MSD Blitz September through October. Read more
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CRE-MSD research aims to reduce MSDs for police officers. Read more
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New website for Ontario health and safety system
Check out the HSAs' new common website
Ministry of Labour to target MSD hazards in autumn blitz. Read more
OSH in figures: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the EU - Facts and figures
Latest report from European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Highlights from the 2010 CRE-MSD Research Retreat
This year's event focused on stakeholder involvement in research. Read more
Reducing MSD Hazards in the Workplace: A Guide to Successful Participatory Ergonomics Programs
A new guide to participative ergonomics has been published by the Institute for Work & Health...
2010 CRE-MSD Research Retreat
Network Researchers and their students can register here
New CSA Ergonomics Standard
CSA Standard Z1004: Workplace Ergonomics has just been posted for public review...
CRE-MSD 2009 Strategic Plan
March 19, 2010
May 2 - 8, 2010 is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)...
February 26, 2010
OSHA and MSDs
Controversial proposal to record MSDs on accident reporting logs...
November 9, 2009
Task Based Ergonomic Assessment for Non-Fixed Work
The Electrical & Utilities Safety Association (E&USA) invites its members to a special presentation at the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation (CHSI) in Mississauga. While not a E&USA event, it is open to its members and is taking place in the same building as its head office location.
The CHSI, in collaboration with the Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD), invites you to participate in the following complimentary session:
Dr. Anne Moore of York University: "Task Based Ergonomic Assessment for Non-Fixed Work”
Work performed without a fixed work-station, containing a range of tasks that can vary daily, weekly, or monthly, otherwise known as non-fixed work, presents a challenge for ergonomic assessment. Most ergonomic assessment tools have not been validated for application to non-fixed work. This talk will describe a recent study comparing six commonly used ergonomic assessment tools to four perceptual scales using a task-based approach. The ability of each of the assessment tools and scales to differentiate between tasks and the correspondence of the ranking of tasks by each of the measures were studied. Data was collected with rod-workers. Rodwork is the construction trade involved in the moving, placing, and tying of steel rebar (rod) for concrete reinforcing and in which a large variety of tasks are performed in a large range of environmental conditions. The range of tasks and associated risk factors observed will be discussed. The ability of the measures studied to present results in formats that have practical application to non-fixed occupations and with sufficient specificity to differentiate between tasks based on the MSD risks associated with the tasks will be discussed.
This session will take place on Monday, November 9, 2009 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. in the
CHSI Presentation Centre North.
To RSVP for the session, please e-mail
Jacquelin Seuradge.
You will receive an e-mail confirming your attendance. Please phone the Centre for Health & Safety Innovation at 905-219-0044 if you do not receive an e-mail confirmation within two business days.
We are anticipating an eager response, so please RSVP early to ensure space is available.
February 28, 2009
International RSI Awareness Day and MSD Blitz
February 28th, 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of the International RSI Awareness Day. It was observed with a number of events on the last workday of the month, February 27th, in Toronto, Sudbury and Windsor. The Honourable Peter Fonseca, Ontario Minister of Labour, made an announcement with respect to this event saying that the Ministry would shortly be conducting a "blitz" against Musculoskeletal Disorders brought about through repetitive strain. Read the full text of the announcement
here.
January 26, 2006
Ministry of Labour Announcement
The Honourable Steve Peters, from Ontario Minister of Labour, made an announcement on January 26th, 2006 at CRE-MSD, at the University of Waterloo . We were excited that the Minister chose to make the announcement at the Centre. The topic of the Minister's announcement was the provincial government's "Pains And Strains Campaign". After the announcement, the Minister had a short tour of the laboratories associated with the Centre's activities.