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Lifting and Moving / Pushing and Pulling
Basic information on material handling and how to safely lift and move / push and pull material.

MSD Job Title/Task:
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Fact SheetYear:
Source:Education Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Lifting and Carrying Safe Practices
General recommended safe practices for lifting and carrying, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide

MSD Job Title/Task:
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Safe PracticeYear:
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores
OSHA's Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores provides practical recommendations to help grocery store employers and employees reduce the number and severity of injuries in their workplaces. Many of the work-related injuries and illnesses experienced by grocery store workers are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as back injuries and sprains or strains that may develop from various factors, including lifting, repetitive motion disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, or injuries resulting from overexertion. MSDs may also be caused partly or wholly by factors outside of work.

MSD Job Title/Task:
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:
Source:Occupational Safety & Health AdministrationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

LHSFNA: Washington Ergonomics Project Addresses Concrete Construction
The Labor Health and Safety Fund of North America website presents the findings of research done within construction sector with regard to ergonomic practices. A practical application of the research findings provides readers with an ergonomic tip sheet for concrete construction. The site also contains information related to Health Promotion, Occupational Health and Safety and hosts an online journal called LifeLines.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Researched Best PracticeYear:
Source:The Labor Health and Safety Fund of North America View Source Details
Location: Ontario

OSH Answers Bottle Recycling Department of a Brewery
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides an archive of questions and answers about the type of work done in the bottle recycling department of a brewery as well as the risk factors involved in this type of work.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Workplace Best PracticeYear:1997-2005
Source:Canadian Centre for Occupational HealthView Source Details
Location: Ontario

OSH Answers Hotel Housekeeping
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety website features a number of frequently asked questions and answers about hotel housekeeping. Questions range from what type of work that is done in the hotel houskeeping to how improved work practices can reduce the risk of RMI.

MSD Job Title/Task:Housekeeping
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Workplace Best PracticeYear:1997-2005
Source:Canadian Centre for Occupational HealthView Source Details
Location: Ontario

OSH Answers Supermarket Meat Department
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety website answers questions about the tasks and risk factors involved in meat cutting, packaging and wrapping.

MSD Job Title/Task:Food Preparation
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:1998
Source:Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Reducing Manual Pot Washing with a Pot Washing Machine
This website features a case study on pot washing which includes sections on the problem, solution and the impact of pot washing. The goal to assess the risk factors involved for musculoskeletal injury with doing this type of work.

MSD Job Title/Task:Food
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2003
Source:Occupational Health & Safety Agency for Healthcare in British ColumbiaView Source Details
Location: British Columbia

Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Masonry Trade
Analysis of masonry trade activities that cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) prepared by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Construction Safety Association of Ontario (CSAO) in response to a request by Ontario Masonry Contractors Association (OMCA). Analysis focused on lower back, upper back and shoulders injury prevention.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Safe PracticeYear:
Source:CSAOView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Back Care and Manual Materials Handling in Construction
Back Care and Manual Materials Handling in Construction. This guideline reviews back anatomy, common risk factors for back injuries and the use of administrative and engineering controls for injury prevention.

MSD Job Title/Task: Construction - General
Topic:Back Care Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:1993
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

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

Manual Materials Handling
Manual Materials Handling. This fact sheet reviews general lifting techniques to help reduce worker exposure to manual material handling hazards.

MSD Job Title/Task: Construction - General
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:1998
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Overexertion Resource Manual
Overexertion Resource Manual. This resource book will examine the risk factors for the development of WMSD and provide you with information and guidelines that you can implement in your workplace to help you to reduce or prevent overexertion injuries. In addition to administrative and engineering controls, examples of good work practices are provided for custodian and librarian positions.

MSD Job Title/Task: Custodian Librarian
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:BookletYear:2006
Source:Education Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

The Weightlifter Video
The Weightlifter Video. This short awareness video explains where and when damage occurs and how to avoid injury by using proper lifting techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task: Education - General
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:VideoYear:2006
Source:Education Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Reducing the risk of low back injuries during a utility cover removal operation
Reducing the risk of low back injuries during a utility cover removal operation. This industry 'best practice' reviews the study into identifying the best tool to remove utility covers. Final conclusion was the selection of a Fulcrum bar tool reduced forces and improved low back posture.

MSD Job Title/Task:Utility worker
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:ArticleYear:
Source:Electrical & Utilities Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Sector Specific Hazard Training - Manual Material Handling
Sector Specific Hazard Training - Manual Material Handling. Part-two ensures certified members have the knowledge and skills to deal with their specific workplaces.

MSD Job Title/Task:Electrical Skilled Trades
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training SessionYear:
Source:Electrical & Utilities Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Safe Lifting and Carrying Techniques
Safe Lifting and Carrying Techniques. Provides an overview of a safety meeting to inform employees about safe lifting techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task: Agriculture - General
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Safety meetingYear:
Source:Farm Safety AssociationView 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

Manual Materials Handling Workshop
Manual Materials Handling Workshop. This session is designed to teach workers how to properly lift, carry, push, pull and handle materials while minimizing the risk of injury.

MSD Job Title/Task:Manual Materials Handling
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Safe Lifting and Carrying
Safe Lifting and Carrying. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations that show how to safely lift and carry the types of loads commonly found at work.

MSD Job Title/Task:Manual Materials Handling
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2005
Source:Industrial Accident Prevention AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Pro-style: The Safe Way for Sanitation Workers
Pro-style: The Safe Way for Sanitation Workers. This booklet, designed for sanitation workers, covers topics such as the hazards associated with the job, including, safe lifting, circle check, safe vehicle operation, and safe riding techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task:Sanitation
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:BookletYear:
Source:Municipal Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

How Much Can You Lift
How Much Can You Lift? Reviews factors to be considered when attempting to determine if a load is safe or unsafe in a healthcare setting. The 4 analysis factors are: worker characteristics, load characteristics, task characteristics, and environmental characteristics.

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

ErgoCheck: Loading and Unloading Trucks
Loading and Unloading Trucks. Reviews safe lifting techniques and work practices to avoid MSD risk factors.

MSD Job Title/Task:Loading/Unloading Trucks
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:
Source:Ontario Service Safety AllianceView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Certification Part 2: Material Handling Hazards
Certification Part 2: Material Handling Hazards. Upon completion of this self-paced or facilitated training, the participant will be able to describe the hazard and how it may cause injury or illness, identify, assess and control the hazard, and prepare an action plan to implement controls in the workplace.

MSD Job Title/Task: Services - General
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Service Safety AllianceView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Manual Material Handling
Manual Material Handling. Offers practical tips, insights and information that address the recognition, assessment and control of industry hazards.

MSD Job Title/Task:Manual Materials Handling
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:BookletYear:
Source:Pulp and Paper Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Lifting Tips
Lifting Tips. 1-day course that will enable participants to lift safety, using 15 lifting techniques. Allows identification of workplace and individual factors that may discourage proper lifting techniques. The workshop uses case studies to identify other control measures, including administrative and engineering controls.

MSD Job Title/Task:Manual Materials Handling
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Pulp and Paper Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Manual Material Handling
Manual Material Handling. This 1/2-day course will allow participants to identify manual material handling jobs in the workplace, the risk factors associated with those jobs and control measures to reduce or eliminate the risk factors.

Manual Material Handling
Manual Material Handling: Sector Specific Hazard Training (Cert. Level 2). Provides participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize, assess and control the most prevalent hazards in their workplace.

Lifting Safety
Lifting Safety. This awareness sheet provides tips on body positioning and lifting technique to reduce the hazards associated with manual material handling.

MSD Job Title/Task: Transportation - General
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:
Source:Transportation Health and Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Manual Material Lifting: A pain in the back
Manual Material Lifting: A pain in the back. This fact sheet identifies the risk factors associated with manual material lifting, provides information on assessment and legislative aspects and real world examples of ergonomic interventions.

MSD Job Title/Task:Manual Materials Handling
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Fact sheetYear:2003
Source:Workers Health & Safety CentreView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Glass Handling
Glass Handling: Hazard Training. This training program will allow participants recognize, assess and measures for controlling worker exposure to risks when handling glass.

MSD Job Title/Task:Glass Handling
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Workers Health & Safety CentreView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Manual Material Handling
Manual Material Handling: Hazard Training. This training program reviews hazards with manual material handling, specific hazard recognition and assessment tools as well as practical measures for eliminating or controlling these hazards.

MSD Job Title/Task:Manual Materials Handling
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Training session Year:
Source:Workers Health & Safety CentreView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Back Injury Prevention
This resource provides answers the following questions: What is the most likely kind of injury resulting from manual materials handling? How can we prevent back injury resulting from Manual Materials Handling (MMH)? How does organization of the work flow reduce the risk for back injury due to MMH? How does job design/redesign reduce the risk for back injury due to MMH? How do you eliminate heavy MMH? How can we decrease MMH demands? How can we reduce stressful body movements in MMH? How do we set up a proper work pace, and a beneficial ratio of work to rest breaks, to reduce the risk for back pain due to MMH? How can we improve the environment to reduce the risk for injury due to MMH? How effective is pre-placement screening in back injury prevention? Does training reduce back injuries?

MSD Job Title/Task: Manager
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Back Care MSD Prevention
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2007
Source:CCOHSView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Carpenters and Framers
This leaflet provides information on musculosketal hazards that workers in carpentry and framing face such as contact stress, over exertion, awkward postures, or back pains. In order to reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet suggests reducing stooping and overhead work, utilizing proper lifting and teamwork, and using the right tools.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Back Care
Document Type:Fact SheetYear:
Source:California Occupation Health and Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Cement Masons
This leaflet provides information on musculosketal hazards that cement masons face such as awkward postures, and back pains. In order to reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet suggests reducing reaching, utilizing proper lifting techniques, and using the right tools.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Back Care
Document Type:Year:
Source:Cal/OSHAView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Electricians
This leaflet provides information on musculosketal hazards that electricians face such as awkward postures, over exertion, and repetitive ahnd work. In order to reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet suggests utilizing proper lifting techniques, and using the appropriate tools for the job.

MSD Job Title/Task:Electrical Skilled Trades
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention Back Care
Document Type:Year:
Source:Cal/OSHAView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Laborers
This leaflet provides information on how laborers can reduce the risk of musculo-skeletal disorders such as back pains, contact stress, and other injuries due to awkward posture. To reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet looks at solutions such as selecting the right tool, proper shoveling technique, and proper lifting techniques.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Tools
Document Type:Year:
Source:Cal/OSHAView Source Details
Location:

Ergonomic Survival Guide for Sheet Metal Workers
This leaflet provides information on how sheet metal workers can reduce the risk of musculo-skeletal disorders such as back pains due to improper lifing,and shoulder and wrist injuries due to awkward postures. To reduce the risk of MSD's this leaflet recommends reducing overhead work, using the right tools, and using proper lifting techniques.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:
Source:Cal/OSHAView Source Details
Location:

Preventing Injuries from Installing Drywall
This Factsheet looks at what causes injuries to workers installing drywall. It makes recommendations on how workers installing drywall can reduce the risk of MSD's such as having drywall sheets transported to a location close to the area where it is being installed, using PVC dot-style gloves to reduce grip force, and using proper manual handling techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task:Drywall Finishing
Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Tools
Document Type:Year:2006
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
Location:

Handling kerbs: Reducing the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's)
The handling of precast concrete weighing approximately 67 kg puts several roadway construction workers at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. This factsheet presents several interventions that can help reduce the risk of MSD's when handling kerbs. These interventions range from mechanical kerb handling solutions to manual kerb handling solutions.

MSD Job Title/Task:Roadway Work
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2005
Source:HSEView Source Details
Location:

Formworkers and Manual Handling
This article looks at how designers, manufactureres, contractors, and formworkers can all help to reduce the risk in musculoskeletal disorders when doing the formwork of a structure. Interventions such as changing the the materials or the size of the product being used by form workers, changes in storing/delivering forms, equipment that can be used to reduce the need for manual handling, and team lifting are all discussed in this article.

MSD Job Title/Task:Formwork
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

Bricklaying and Manual Handling
This article looks at how designers, manufactureres, contractors, and bricklayers can all help to reduce the risk in musculoskeletal disorders when doing the formwork of a structure. Interventions such as changes in the manfacturing of bricks or cement products that are used by bricklayers, changes in storing/delivering brick and cement bags, equipment that can be used to reduce the need for manual handling, changes in mixing mortar, and team lifting are all discussed in this article.

MSD Job Title/Task:Bricklayer
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

Roof Carpenters and Manual Handling
This document provides practical examples of how all stakeholders in the building and construction industry can assist in reducing the risk of manual handling injury to roof carpenters. This document makes suggestions on the materials used in roofing, the delivery and storage of roofing materials, as well as equipment and tools used in roofing, teamlifting, and general safe work practices for roof carpenters.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

Plasterers and Manual Handling
This document provides practical examples of how all stakeholders in the building and construction industry can assist in reducing the risk of manual handling injury to plasterers. Interventions regarding materials delivery and storage, material selection, provision of mechanical lifting and handling equipment, team lifting, and moving plaster/render around site are all discussed in this article.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

Manual Handling and Plumbers
Manual handling injuries result in more lost time for plumbers than any other type of injury. This document provides practical examples of how all stakeholders in the Building and Construction Industry can assist in reducing the risk of manual handling injury to plumbers. Interventions involving selection of materials, delivery and storage of materials, tools and equipment, loading and unloading work vehicles, moving gas cylinders , digging, pipe installation and movement, and chasing walls are all discussed in this article.

MSD Job Title/Task:Pipe Trades
Topic:Manual Materials Handling MSD Prevention
Document Type:Year:2008
Source:Department of Consumer and Employment ProtectionView Source Details
Location:

Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #12: Skid Plates to Move Concrete Hoses
This tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with handling concrete hoses and looks at how using skid plates to move concrete-filled hoses can reduce the risk of MSD's. It also provides information on the approximate cost of implementing the intervention discussed.

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

Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #10: Lightweight Concrete Block
This tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with masonry and looks at how switching to lightweight concrete blocks can reduce the risk of MSD's.

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

Preventing Injuries to Bar Staff
This pamphlet contains general information about how repetitive work at awkward postures can contribute to bartenders suffering musculoskeletal injuries and provides tips to reduce awkward posture in order to reduce the risk of MSD's.

MSD Job Title/Task:Food
Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:
Source:Worksafe BCView Source Details
Location: British Columbia

Preventing Injuries to Dishwashers
This pamphlet contains general information about how repetitve work at awkward positions can put dishwashers at risk of suffering musculoskeletal injuries and provides tips on reducing awkward posture to reduce the risk of MSD's.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:
Source:Worksafe BCView Source Details
Location: British Columbia

Preventing Injuries to Desk Agents
This pamphlet contains general information about how repetitve work at awkward positions can put desk agents at risk of suffering musculoskeletal injuries and provides tips on reducing awkward posture to reduce the risk of MSD's.

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Topic:Manual Materials Handling Design - Workstation
Document Type:Year:
Source:Worksafe BCView Source Details
Location: British Columbia

Best practices for animal handling and stunning
Dr. Temple Grandin identifies a list of best practices in animal handling and stunning.

MSD Job Title/Task:Shiftwork
Topic:Design - Tools Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Researched Best PracticeYear:2000
Source:Dr. Temple GrandinView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Reducing Injuries in Intermediate Care
Document offers an assessment of the risk factors for musculoskeletal and violence related injuries among care aides and licensed practical nurses in Intermediate care facilities.

MSD Job Title/Task:Client Handling
Topic:Client Handling Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Technical PublicationYear:2003
Source:Occupational Health & Safety Agency for Healthcare in British ColumbiaView Source Details
Location: British Columbia

Health and Safety Manual
Health and Safety Manual. A comprehensive safety manual developed for 6 trades (boilermakers, millwrights, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics, pipe trades, sprinkler and fire protection trades, and insulators). Chapter 8 is specific to back care/manual materials handling with overview of posture, lifting techniques and use of assistive devices.

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Topic: Back Care Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:1999
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Boilermaker Multi-Level Program
Boilermaker Multi-Level Program. This program will be of benefit to boilermaker apprentices, journeypersons and supervisors includes a module on Back Care and Materials Handling.

MSD Job Title/Task:Boilermaker
Topic: Back Care Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Formwork Health & Safety Manual
Formwork Health & Safety Manual. This Health & Safety manual covers all aspects of construction form work with relevant precautions for the hazards associated with both manual material handling and lifting with mechanical devices.

MSD Job Title/Task:Formwork
Topic: Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2007
Source:Construction Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

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

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

Ergonomic Hazard Training (Certification Level 2)
Ergonomic Hazard Training (Certification Level 2). This awareness module will describe ergonomic hazards and how they cause injury and disease. It will cover the relevant legislation, standards and guidelines associated with manual material handling, back safety and workstation design.

MSD Job Title/Task: Education - General
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling Back Care Design - Workstation
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Education Safety Association of OntarioView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ladder Safety Meeting Package
Ladder Safety Meeting Package. Included materials consist of Powerpoint slideshow with Facilitator's notes, a copy of the presentation with space for written notes and a short quiz. Includes discussion of manual handling of ladders.

MSD Job Title/Task:Ladder Use
Topic: Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Safety meetingYear:
Source:Electrical & Utilities Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ladder Handling
Ladder Handling. This program provides a safe working knowledge for personnel who manually handle ladders.

MSD Job Title/Task:Ladder Use
Topic: Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Electrical & Utilities Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Office Safety
Office Safety. This video covers a wide range of hazards that accompany the traditional office environment - ergonomics, slips/trips/falls, materials handling and ventilation are a few of the highlights.

MSD Job Title/Task:Office Worker
Topic:Office Ergonomics Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:VideoYear:
Source:Electrical & Utilities Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Safety in the Landscape Industry
Safety in the Landscape Industry. This revised safety manual covers a wealth of information for those involved in the landscaping industry. Employers need to practice due diligence by informing workers of hazards and safety measures they should take. Relevant topics include temperature exposure (hot, cold), vibration from equipment and safe lifting and carrying techniques.

MSD Job Title/Task:Landscaping
Topic: Manual Materials Handling Heat Stress Cold Stress Vibration
Document Type:GuidelineYear:
Source:Farm Safety AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

A Health and Safety Guideline for Your Workplace: Ladders
A Health and Safety Guideline for Your Workplace: Ladders. Identifies potential hazards associated with the use of ladders and lists controls.Includes safe handling suggestions.

MSD Job Title/Task:Ladder Use
Topic: Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:GuidelineYear:2006
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

Aches and Pains
Aches and Pains. This safety meeting package, which includes powerpoint slide presentation, instructor and participant manuals, provides an overview of general MSD risk factors and common engineering and administrative controls. Also covers proper lifting techniques, lifestyle factors and safe work practices.

MSD Job Title/Task: Mining - General
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Safety meetingYear:
Source:Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Mechanized Harvesting Equipment Operator Safety Training
Mechanized Harvesting Equipment Operator Safety Training. This one day pre-employment required course reviews the knowledge and skills required by supervisors and workers entering the logging industry. The course identifies ergonomic issues relating to the working environment, mental and physical fatigue, manual lifting and carrying.

MSD Job Title/Task:Harvest equipment operator
Topic: Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace 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

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

How Does my Back Work
How Does my Back Work? Reviews proper posture and safe lifting principles, includes reference to use assistive devices if available. Also information relevant to pregnant caregivers.

MSD Job Title/Task: Healthcare - General
Topic:Back Care Client Handling Manual Materials Handling
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

Back Safety Awareness and Safe Lifting
Back Safety Awareness and Safe Lifting. Participants will be able to identify key elements of the spine, recognize common causes of back injuries, identify posture changes, re-evaluate current lifting techniques and learn preventative back care exercises.

MSD Job Title/Task: Healthcare - General
Topic:Back Care Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training sessionYear:
Source:Ontario Safety Association for Community and HealthcareView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Practical Ergonomics - Back Care Module
Practical Ergonomics - Back Care Module. 1/2 day session focused on the multiple risk factors of manual material handling and controls applying knowledge of engineering, environment, and human capabilities/limitations. Aspects include organization of work flow, job design/redesign as well as environment and pre-placement procedures where necessary.

MSD Job Title/Task:Manual Materials Handling
Topic:Back Care Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Training SessionYear:
Source:Pulp and Paper Health and Safety AssociationView 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

Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers
This booklet contains several tip sheets covering task involving in floor and ground level work, overhead work, lifting, holding, and handling materials, and hand intensive work. Each tip sheet provides information on the hazards involved with each task and solutions on how to reduce these hazards as well as the approximate cost for each intervention.

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Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
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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
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Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Construction Workers - Tip Sheet #19: Sheers for cutting sheet metal.
This tip sheet provides information on specially designed sheers that can reduce to the risk of MSD's when cutting sheet metal. It also provides information on the approximate cost of implementing the intervention discussed.

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Topic:Design - Tools Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:NIOSHView Source Details
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Baggage Handling: Ticket Counter (Check-in Area)
This E-tool presents several hazards as a result of working as a ticket agent. It presents hazards associated with a poor computer station layout and makes recommendations on how to improve the layout in order to reduce the risk of MSD's. It also takes a look as hazards and solutions concerning the transfer of baggage to the main conveyor.

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Topic:Design - Workstation Manual Materials Handling
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Source:OSHAView Source Details
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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

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Topic:MSD Prevention Design - Task Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2007
Source:AIAGView Source Details
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Ergonomics Working: for Cement and Concrete Construction Laborers
This manual focuses on several tasks carried out by cement and concrete construction workers such as hose work, steel work, laying deck, shoveling and digging, and stripping. For each task solutions which help reduce the risk of sprains and strains are provided. The manual also covers protective gear that all construction workers can wear while on the job.

MSD Job Title/Task:Masonry
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2003
Source:OIOCView Source Details
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Ergonomics Demonstration Project: Carpentry, Laborers, Rebar And Concrete finishing
This bookley takes a look at the hazards that workers in carpentry, labor, rebar, and concrete finishing face and provides solutions to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders for these workers. Tasks such as labor work, rebar work, and concrete finishing are explored in this booklet.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding Masonry
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2001
Source:L & IView Source Details
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Ergonomics Demonstration Project: Wallboard
This booklet takes a look at the musculoskeletal hazards involved with installing, finishing, and stocking wallboards. It also provides recommendations on how to reduce the risk of MSD's.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2002
Source:L & IView Source Details
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Ergonomics Demonstration Project: Residential Construction
This booklet takes a look at the musculoskeletal hazards related to framing and carpet laying during residential construction. It also provides recommendations on how to reduce the risk of MSD's.

MSD Job Title/Task:Homebuilding
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Year:2002
Source:Washington State Department of Labor and IndustriesView Source Details
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Test by Luisa
Everything you need to know about preventing MSD

MSD Job Title/Task:Agriculture - General Landscaping
Topic:MSD Prevention Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:BookletYear:2007
Source:WSIBView Source Details
Location: Ontario

Ergonomic Safety Talk #2: Back care and lifting
This safety talk is one of a series of brief meetings held on regular basis with workers and their supervisors to discuss problems and concerns about health and safety. This talk discusses why back care matters, safe lifting, hazards when lifting, general ergonomic concerns, pre-shift stretching and some basic back stretches.

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Topic:Back Care Manual Materials Handling
Document Type:Safety MeetingYear:2007
Source:Ontario Forestry Safe Workplace AssociationView Source Details
Location: Ontario