ministry of labour

17 Sep, 18

best practices, Manual handling, News, training

How to develop hazard-specific ergonomics training

(Estimated reading time: 3:10) The Ontario Ministry of Labour Municipal Ergo Initiative has recently created a focus on encouraging “ergonomic” work practices amongst employees, particularly in public works. Clients have asked us to develop training that will encourage these employees to use safe work practices, and we are hard at work on this project. We’ve […]

Are you in compliance with the “MOL Approved Ergonomic Guidelines”?

We recently came across a job posting for an ergonomist. (No, we’re not looking for a job—we just like to know what’s going on.) The job responsibilities included “evaluating…parts as well as assembly processes to ensure that they are in compliance with Ministry of Labour’s approved Ergonomic Guidelines.” We were startled! The MOL has “approved” […]

Would you like some “ergo” with your mandatory H&S training?

I’m sure that all of you are aware of the July 1 deadline for the MOL’s Health and Safety at Work training. We are hoping, given that most of you still have a predominance of strain/sprain injuries, that you might be considering adding some “ergo” training into the menu. Why not keep your staff in […]

ministry of labour

How to develop hazard-specific ergonomics training

Are you in compliance with the “MOL Approved Ergonomic Guidelines”?

Would you like some “ergo” with your mandatory H&S training?

What is ergonomics?

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