The event this year was a success.  We would like to thank all of those who attended and the presenters for being part of our “Working in Extremes — Weathering RSI’s” seminar to demystify Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s). 

There was also a slight name change of the event which included the addition of “+” behind the name of RSI Day.  The phrase RSI is a generic umbrella term used to describe an ache or pain anywhere in the body.  However, due to the name, people tend to focus only on upper limb disorders especially those related to computer work.  These injuries are also known as Cumulative Trauma Disorders and Musculoskeletal Disorders.  By adding “PLUS” to the name of the event it enables OHCOW to think outside the box and address other issues that can affect the health and safety of workers.

 

The event was attended by 246 people with 47 in the studio audience in Sudbury and 199 partaking via the internet all across Ontario as well as Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Georgia, Michigan, Massachusetts, Texas, Minnesota, Australia, Tasmania, Singapore, and Hong Kong.  All locations are denoted in red below.

 

 

 Attendees ranged from government ministries, school boards, the mining sector, union officers, public service organizations, insurance companies, hotels, utility companies, public health, hospitals, nursing homes, universities, colleges, ergonomists, lumber sector, municipal and provincial governments, and transportation sectors.

 Displays for public viewing were present from OHCOW, the Sudbury and District Health Unit, and WSIB.

  The speakers for the event included:

Claude Berthiaume Deputy Mayor, City of Greater Sudbury Reading a Proclamation designating February 28, 2010 as International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day.
Dr. David Maclean Northern Ontario School of Medicine Who spoke on “Muscle Physiology: Implications for the Workplace”
Trevor Schell OHCOW Ergonomist, Spoke on “Risks and Prevention of Cold Stress Related Occupational Health Problems”
Masood Ahmed OHCOW Occupational Hygienist Presented on “Risks and Prevention of Heat Stress Related Occupational Health Problems.”

 The RSI DayPLUS  2010 organizing committee would like to THANK our sponsors for making this day possible.

Platinum
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Canadian Union of Public Employees

 

Gold
Ontario Nurses Association Local 2
Union Gas
University of Waterloo/ Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD)

Silver
Sudbury Tourism
Nipissing University
Laurentian University

Bronze
Au Chateau

 

The event is currently available online for viewing for those who missed the event or would like to watch certain segments again.

 

Recording URL: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/cambriancollege/view
Recording ID: RSIDay_2010

 

We would like to personally thank all of the presenters and everyone who attended in this event.  Hope to see you all next year.

 

OHCOW Sudbury

 

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