ergonomic work strategies

26 May, 25

Retail, you’re next! What can the retail sector expect from the MLITSD blitz?

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of lost-time injuries in Ontario’s workplaces. With the MLITSD’s upcoming blitz focused on retail, businesses have a narrow window to prepare. What lessons can be learned from last year’s campaign—and how can you avoid becoming a statistic? The Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) recently announced that the […]
Read more
Outdoor municipal workers face many physical challenges in their day to day work. How can ergonomics help?
28 Jun, 24

Our Stories: Ergonomics Adventures in Municipal Public Works

Municipalities encompass a broad variety of positions, from police to office work, and from long-term care to Zamboni driver. Today, let’s focus specifically on public works. Public works employees perform a wide range of tasks that vary day to day and season to season, making ergonomics planning particularly challenging. This article explores these unique challenges […]
Read more
17 Jun, 24

Advice to my younger self – Three questions to ask retirees before they leave your organization, to prevent musculoskeletal disorders

Did you know that musculoskeletal disorders account for 36% of all work-related injuries? It’s the leading “nature” of injury, in nearly every occupation, according to Ontario statistics. As experienced workers retire, invaluable ergonomic strategies are being lost. Here’s how to capture that wisdom before it’s too late. The Importance of Learning from Retirees What could […]
Read more
Cart