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Ergonomists Ergonomists fit the job to the worker. Not all workers are the same size and everyone has their own…
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OHCOW’s mission is to prevent occupational illnesses and  injuries, and to promote the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of all workers. We strive to accomplish this through the identification of workplace factors which are detrimental to the health and  well-being of all workers, through the distribution of excellent occupational health, hygiene, and ergonomic information to increase knowledge among workers, employers and the general public, and through the provision of services designed to produce changes to improve workplaces and the…
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Before selecting a keyboard, it is important to consider how the user interacts with the device. The following information regarding…
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Choosing a Monitor: • should allow the user to view information correctly and easily • size should be based on: – tasks to be performed – average viewing time – distance from which the user will be viewing it: • smaller screens may cause the user to lean forward with excess neck flexion • larger screens may…
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Ergonomics can be defined as fitting the job to the worker. Not all workers are the same size and everyone has limits. Ergonomics aims to design workstations, work processes, equipment, and tools to fit you. If a job does not fit a worker, the worker is more likely to be exposed to risk factors that may lead to musculoskeletal injury. As a worker, it is important that you know how to adjust your office workstation to suit your…
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Workers are often employed in environments, both inside and outside, that may involve exposures to both cold and heat. Understanding the health risks associated with workers in temperature extremes can help employers prepare and protect their workers. From heat stress (including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke) to cold stress (including frost bite, trench foot, chilblains, and hypothermia),…
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MENTAL INJURY TOOLKIT (MIT) An Introduction and Action Guide Created by Workers for Workers This guide and resource kit will provide workers with a basic understanding and a place to start to learn about workplace stress and what to do about it, including: Definitions  •  Common Causes of Mental Distress  •  Legal Frameworks*  •  Possible Actions  •  Additional Resources *This resource kit and tools are provided with a focus on the Ontario jurisdiction. Workers in other provinces…
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Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) As Ontario’s designated health and safety training centre, WHSC offers training for workers, their representatives and employers in every workplace in the province, regardless of sector, size, location or…
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OHCOW Clinics Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers are dedicated to the identification and prevention of work-related illnesses. At the core of each clinic is a dedicated staff trained in occupational medicine, who are available to provide medical examinations for a full…
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PREVENTION By definition, ergonomics is the study of the relationship between workers and their work environment. The aim of ergonomics is to match the job…