Getting a Grip
Getting a Grip: Better design of concrete blocks can reduce risk of injury. This experiment on the effectiveness of reducing concrete block weight and adding handles decreases the load on the lower back and reduces awkward postures.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry Bricklayer
Topic:Design - Task Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2000
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Work Design
Work Design: Hazard Training. This program looks at the factors responsible for the development of MSIs. Hazard recognition and assessment tools are reviewed as are ergonomic principles for designing or modifying work to control these hazards.

MSD Job Title/Task: General
Topic:Design - Task Design - Workstation Design - Tools MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Workers Health & Safety CentreView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Work Organization
Work Organization: Hazard Training. This training session reviews hazard recognition and assessment tools along with measures to overcome the hazards associated with poor work organization.

MSD Job Title/Task: General
Topic:Design - Task MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Workers Health & Safety CentreView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #11: Pre-Blended Mortar and Grout Bulk Delivery Systems
This tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with mixing mortar or grout and looks at the use of pre-blended mortar and grout mix to reduce the risk of MSD's. It also provides information on the approximate cost at the intervention discussed.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Design - Task Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
Location:

MSI PREVENTION BULLETIN 7: Floor Cleaning Machines
This Bulletin focuses on the use of specific floor cleaning machines and how they may contribute to the risk of custodians and housekeepers developing musculoskeletal disorders. It provides MSD hazards and solutions to tasks involving the use of vacuum cleaners, and polishers/floor scrubers.

MSD Job Title/Task:Custodian Housekeeping
Topic:Design - Task Design - Tools MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:
Source:WorkSafeBC / Workers Compensation Board of British ColumbiaView Source Details
Location: British Columbia

Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Masonry Trade
Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Masonry Trade. An analysis of high risk activities within the masonry trade which cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders, primarily to the lower back and shoulders/arms. The study recommends development of information and best practices related to work pacing, tools and equipment.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Tools Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:1999
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Design Guidelines for Libraries
Ergonomic Design Guidelines for Libraries: comprehensive guideline covering library layout and workstation design features. Provides suggestions for workstation adjustment and material handling and training of staff.

MSD Job Title/Task:Librarian
Topic:Design - Workstation Manual Materials Handling Design - Task
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2005
Source:Education Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

A Health and Safety Guideline for Your Workplace: Manual Materials Handling
A Health and Safety Guideline for Your Workplace: Manual Materials Handling. Reviews legislation, hazards, controls and general precautions.

MSD Job Title/Task:Manual Materials Handling
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Task Design - Workstation
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

A Health and Safety Guideline for Your Workplace: Laboratory Safety
A Health and Safety Guideline for Your Workplace: Laboratory Safety. Identifies potential hazards associated with work in laboratories and outlines ergonomics considerations to address these hazards.

MSD Job Title/Task:Laboratory Worker
Topic: Design - Task Design - Workstation
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2006
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

Whole-body Vibration Measurement
Whole-body Vibration Measurement (Safe Operator Campaign). Outlines the harmful effects of vibration, measurement methodology and examples of safe work practices.

MSD Job Title/Task:Heavy Equipment Operator Mining - General
Topic:Vibration Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Surface Haulage Trucks Whole-body Vibration Assessment
Surface Haulage Trucks Whole-body Vibration Assessment (Safe Operator Campaign). Outlines the harmful effects of vibration, measurement methodology and examples of safe work practices.

MSD Job Title/Task:Surface Haulage Truck Operator Mining - General
Topic:Vibration Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:
Source:Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomics and Pregnancy
Ergonomics and Pregnancy. This fact sheet provides suggestions for controlling high forces, awkward postures and prolonged postures while working during pregnancy.

MSD Job Title/Task: General
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling Design - Task Design - Workstation
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:
Source:Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario WorkersView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Shiftwork: Health Effects and Solutions
Shiftwork: Health Effects and Solutions. Reviews the health effects of working shifts and provides tips to workers to reduce the effects.

MSD Job Title/Task:Shiftwork
Topic: Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2005
Source:Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario WorkersView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Tips for Dietary Staff
Ergonomic Tips for Dietary Staff. This fact sheet assists workers, supervisors and managers and members of the JHSC in institutional kitchens become aware of ergonomic solutions to real and potential problems in their workplaces.

MSD Job Title/Task:Dietary Staff
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling Design - Task Heat Stress
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Guidelines for Laundry Workers, Supervisors and Managers
Ergonomic Guidelines for Laundry Workers, Supervisors and Managers. This fact sheet identifies potential hazards and provides suggestions on workplace changes to help reduce these problems.

MSD Job Title/Task:Laundry
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling Design - Task Design - Workstation Heat Stress Standing
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Repetitive Strain Injury: Could You Please Repeat That
Repetitive Strain Injury: Could You Please Repeat That...Again and Again and Again? This fact sheet is intended to assist workers and managers in minimizing the risk of repetitive strain injury. Reviews RSI risk factors of repetition, posture and force and provides administrative and engineering controls.

MSD Job Title/Task: Healthcare - General
Topic:MSD Prevention Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Tips for Shift Workers
Tips for Shift Workers. This fact sheet is intended to help workers and employers become more aware of some of the potential problems of shift work and the actions that can be taken to reduce these problems.

MSD Job Title/Task: Healthcare - General
Topic:MSD Prevention Design - Task Design - Workstation
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2006
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Safety Data Sheet - Rotary Die Cutter/Press
Ergonomic Safety Data Sheet - Rotary Die Cutter/Press. Identifies risk factors for the development of musculoskeletal disorders related to the job tasks associated with Rotary Die Cutters/Presses. Provides recommendations for controlling the identified risk factors.

MSD Job Title/Task:Rotary Die Cutter/Press Operator
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling Design - Workstation Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2007
Source:Pulp and Paper Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Safety Data Sheet - Bobst Flat-Bed Die Press
Ergonomic Safety Data Sheet - Bobst Flat-Bed Die Press. Identifies risk factors for the development of musculoskeletal disorders related to the job tasks associated with Bobst Flat-Bed Die Presses. Provides recommendations for controlling the identified risk factors.

MSD Job Title/Task:Flat-bed Die Press Operator
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling Design - Workstation Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2007
Source:Pulp and Paper Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Safety Data Sheet - Taper Gluer & Stitching Machines
Ergonomic Safety Data Sheet - Taper Gluer & Stitching Machines. Identifies risk factors for the development of musculoskeletal disorders related to the job tasks associated with Taper Gluer & Stitching Machines. Provides recommendations for controlling the identified risk factors.

MSD Job Title/Task:Taper Gluer & Stitcher Machine Operators
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling Design - Workstation Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2007
Source:Pulp and Paper Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Safety Data Sheet - Folder Gluer Machines
Ergonomic Safety Data Sheet - Folder Gluer Machines. Identifies risk factors for the development of musculoskeletal disorders related to the job tasks associated with Folder Gluer Machines. Provides recommendations for controlling the identified risk factors.

MSD Job Title/Task:Folder Gluer Machine Operator
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling Design - Workstation Design - Task
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2007
Source:Pulp and Paper Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Preventing Injuries to Servers
This pamphlet contains information on how repetitive work, awkward posture, and high muscle forces that servers are exposed to can put them at risk of suffering musculoskeletal injuries. It provides tips on reducing awkward posture and high muscle forces for servers to reduce the risk of MSD's.

MSD Job Title/Task:Food Delivery (Waiter/ress)
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Task
Document Type:Year:
Source:Worksafe BCView Source Details
Location: British Columbia

Ergonomic Guidelines for Small Lot Delivery
This easy-to use guideline provides not only a systematic process for analyzing and evaluating musculoskeletal injury (or disorder) risk factors in Small Lot Delivery Systems (SLDS) but also recommendations for the design of material handling tasks and material handling systems. This guideline contains recommendations, not mandates, which are applicaple during material handlilng system ' design and redesign' activities

MSD Job Title/Task:
Topic:MSD Prevention Design - Task Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:AIAGView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomic Problems and Solutions: Pharmaceuticals - Pipettes and Syringes - good design and safe use
This e-tool takes an extensive look at the use of pipettes and syringes in the pharmaceutical industry. It outlines what to look for when selecting pipettes while keeping ergonomics in mind. It also takes a look at work related musculoskeletal hazards when handling pipettes and syringes and provides several solutions to the MSD hazards presented.

MSD Job Title/Task:Laboratory Worker
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Task Design - Tools
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:HSEView Source Details
Location:

MSI PREVENTION BULLETIN 5: Floor Mopping
This Bulletin focuses on specific floor mopping tasks that put custodians at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. It provides MSD hazards and solutions to tasks such as clearing the area to be mopped, wet mopping the floor area, wringing out the mop, and emptying the mop bucket.

MSD Job Title/Task:Custodian/Housekeeping Housekeeping
Topic:Design - Tools Design - Task MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:
Source:WorkSafeBC / Workers Compensation Board of British ColumbiaView Source Details
Location: British Columbia