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Ache much? At-work solutions for MSI pain
Musculoskeletal injury (MSI) is defined as an injury or disorder of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves or soft tissue and includes strains, sprains, tendonitis, bursitis and tenosynovitis. So why not start 2010 knowing how to protect yourself?
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Adjusting the Office Chair and Workstation - Bulletin 264
Office workers often sit at their workstations for long periods, day after day. If they do not have their chairs and workstation set up correctly, they may be sitting and using their computer in a manner that could lead to injuries over time.
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Back Injury Prevention (CCOHS)
Information about back injuries including frequency, prevention and tips for office restructuring and lifting practices
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Back to Basics
Understanding ergonomics and posture is a surefire way to help prevent strain injuries to the back and neck. Back to Basics aims to help.
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Building a Better Workstation
Do you spend most of your day at a desk? Then check out “Building a Better Workstation” to learn simple steps you can take to improve your workspace… and lessen your risk for injuries.
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Ergonomic Hazards of the Seated Posture - Bulletin 233
A brief, two-page bulletin citing the hazards of the seated posture and ergonomic remedies for potential hazards.
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Ergonomics - A Guide to Program Development and Implementation
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Guideline for Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries
Topics covered include assessing risks of musculoskeletal injuries, control measures, and training and education.
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Lift much? Protect yourself with SAFE Lifting
Here’s something to remember next time you attempt to lift a box or reposition a filing cabinet while on the job – back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries in Manitoba.
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Manual Materials Handling - Bulletin 248
A brief, two-page bulletin describing the hazards of manual materials handling and the proper safe procedures to help avoid musculoskeletal injury (MSI).
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One-person Transfer
This video will help remind you of things to keep in mind when doing a one person minimal assist sit-to-stand transfer.
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Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries: A guide for employers and joint committees
A guide for employers and joint committees detailing tips to
implementing a musculoskeletal injury prevention plan. Risk factors and
investigation practices are also highlighted.
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Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries: A guide for employers and joint committees
A guide for employers and joint committees detailing tips to
implementing a musculoskeletal injury prevention plan. Risk factors and
investigation practices are also highlighted.
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Prevention Tips for Musculoskeletal Injuries
A short brochure highlighting tips to prevent musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace.
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Recognizing (MSI) Risks - Bulletin 247
A brief, two-page bulletin designed to help you recognize possible risks for Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) in the workplace.
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SAFE Healthcare Conference fast approaching
Healthcare workers across the province are invited to the 3rd Annual SAFE Healthcare Conference, taking place May 3-4 in Winnipeg.
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SAFE Healthcare: An introduction to injury prevention
Here’s a startling fact: time-loss injuries in health care are rising. Like in many other industries, many of these are musculoskeletal injuries or sprains, strains and tears. Learn how to protect yourself.
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SAFE Lifting - Bulletin 246
A brief, two-page bulletin describing the proper safe lifting techniques using diagrams and pictures.
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SAFE Work launches new campaign to help prevent sprains, strains and tears
Sprains, strains and tears account for more than 60% of workplace injuries in Manitoba. And just like traumatic injuries, they are 100% preventable. That’s the important message of the new Sprains, Strains and Tears campaign from SAFE Work.
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SAFE Work Tips - Proper and Safe Lifting
Proper lifting helps prevent back injuries.
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