Ergonomics
Ergonomics. Participants will learn to prevent and control musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in their workplace. Highlights include identifying risk factors, conducting ergonomics assessments, determining and implementing feasible solutions based on ergonomics principles.

MSD Job Title/Task: Industrial/Manufacturing - General
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Controlling Ergonomic Risks: Practical Solutions for Your Workplace
Controlling MSD Risks: Practical Solutions for Your Workplace. Through facilitation, participants will identify hazards, analyze information, develop and implement controls, follow-up.

MSD Job Title/Task: Industrial/Manufacturing - General
Topic:MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

A Health and Safety Guide for Your Workplace: Lighting at Work
A Health and Safety Guide for Your Workplace: Lighting at Work. Proper lighting at work can contribute to enhanced employee health and safety, increased productivity, and improved quality. Includes information on how to assess and improve the lighting in your workplace.

MSD Job Title/Task: Industrial/Manufacturing - General
Topic:Lighting
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2006
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

The Psychosocial Side of RSIs
The Psychosocial Side of RSIs. This article lists possible psychosocial hazards and outlines a participative approach to controlling them. Examples of successful control measures are provided.

MSD Job Title/Task: Industrial/Manufacturing - General
Topic: Design - Task MSD Prevention
Document Type:ArticleYear:2003
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

H&S Fastfacts: Heat Stress
H&S Fastfacts: Heat Stress. Provides a definition of what heat stress is and outlines administrative and engineering controls as well as PPE to reduce the effects of heat stress.

MSD Job Title/Task: Industrial/Manufacturing - General
Topic:Heat Stress
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2007
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Back Safety 101
Back Safety 101 Training Package. This 2-part kit focuses on the risk factors that lead to MSDs and offers solutions to help workplaces prevent these costly and painful problems. Available in DVD and VHS formats.

MSD Job Title/Task: Industrial/Manufacturing - General
Topic:Back Care Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training SessionYear:
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomics for People at Work
Ergonomics for People at Work. This guide outlines how layout, seating, work surfaces, manual materials handling, lighting and other factors must be considered when designing or evaluating work tasks.

MSD Job Title/Task: Industrial/Manufacturing - General
Topic: Design - Task Design - Workstation Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario