Injury Prevention
Ergonomics is the study of the working environment, from the type of industry to the tools used to complete your required tasks.
Prevention programs are a proactive way to find and fix workplace hazards before workers are injured or become ill. These programs can be effective at reducing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Musculoskeletal Disorders, Work Environment and Workplace Ergonomics are all key topics of the prevention picture.
Here are some of our most popular resources for ergonomics in the office. Please see our Office Ergonomics E-Learning for a detailed, 7 module learning experience in office ergonomics. You will need to create a free MyOHCOW account in order to gain access.
The goal of office ergonomics is to setup your office space so that it fits you and the job you are doing. The benefits of having the office space set up correctly are:
The main focus areas to set up your office work space are:
As a worker, it is important that you know how to adjust your office workstation to suit your needs.
The Calculator was designed to highlight areas which could improve the fit and functionality of your workstation.
Those with desk jobs spend a lot of time sitting and using repetitive motions, which can all lead to musculoskeletal injury.
Using keyboard shortcuts minimizes mouse use, increase keyboard efficiency, and reduce ergonomic risk.
A series of eight videos explaining the ergonomics of lifting and how to prevent back injuries.
A Slide Deck from RSI Day 2018, Presented by Trevor Schell. A guide on how to avoid costly mistakes.
An MSWord checklist to ensure ergonomic compliability.
A resource guide and workbook for ergonomics committees to optimize effectiveness.
Following are links to resources exclusively to address ergonomic issues for the health care sector.
Researchers have found symptoms of discomfort for dental workers occurred in the body, risking injury.
Covers injury statistics, Safe Lifting Program, situation specific scenarios and more.
Nurses and caregivers are at particular high risk for back injury and other ergonomic disorders.
Covers patient handling, mechanics of spine, risk factors, the "Five Ps" for safe lifting and transfer, and more.
Following are our most popular videos addressing ergonomics for construction workers, specifically drivers.
Covers Seat distance, Steering Wheel, Seat Tension and more.
Covers back exercises, leg exercises, quariceps stretch, calf stretch, shoulder exercises, elvow and wrist exercises and more
Covers seat distance, lumbar curve, seat height, armrest, wheel position
Covers exercises, preparation before shoveling, picking the right shovel, proper form when shoveling, etc.
For labour and management at medium-size auto parts plants to learn about the participatory ergonomics approach.
Covers back exercises, leg exercises, quariceps stretch, calf stretch, shoulder exercises, elvow and wrist exercises and more
Covers seat distance, lumbar curve, seat height, armrest, wheel position
Covers Seat distance, Steering Wheel, Seat Tension and more.
A presentation made as part of the April 2022 OCC-COVID Webinar Series
Non-physical aspects of the workplace can contribute to MSDs.
Many yardwork chores may lead to the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) if done incorrectly.
How you sleep and factors like mattress quality can affect your health and sometimes result in musculoskeletal disorders.
Winter chores such as removing snow from steps and driveways, and other tasks, may lead to the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
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