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Injury Prevention Programs
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Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-131/
(NIOSH)
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This booklet is written for managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers. It offers suggestions to improve the handling of rectangular, square, and cylindrical containers, sacks, and bags.
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MSDs - The Impact of Health, Illness, Pain and Recovery Strategy Representations on the Work Rehabilitation Process (PDF)
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-592.pdf
(IRSST)
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A study published by the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) reveals, among other things, the disastrous consequences for injured workers when they do not feel believed or supported during their absence from work. Researchers actually observed the importance of workers' social reality for better understanding their rehabilitation process by listening to representations of health, illness and pain by workers unable to return to work due to musculoskeletal-related pain.
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OHSCO Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevention Series Part 2: Resource Manual for the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario (PDF)
http://www.ohcow.on.ca/press_release/msd/resource.pdf
(OHCOW)
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The purpose of this document, developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario, is to provide Ontario’s employers and workers with more detailed information and advice on how to implement the generic framework for preventing musculoskeletal disorders
that is described in the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario, part 1 of OHSCO’s MSD Prevention Series.
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OHSCO Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevention Series Part 1: MSD Prevention Guidelines for Ontario (PDF)
http://www.ohcow.on.ca/press_release/msd/prevention.pdf
(OHCOW)
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This guideline, developed by Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario, provides Ontario's employers and workers with information and advice on a recommended generic framework for preventing MSDs in the workplace.
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Improving Manual Material Handling in Your Workplace (PDF)
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/mmh.pdf
(CA DIR)
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This booklet, prepared by Cal/OSHA Consultative Service, California Department of Industrial Relations, is written for managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers. It offers suggestions to improve the handling of rectangular, square, and cylindrical containers, sacks, and bags.
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Ten Tips: Good Ergonomic design is the solution to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/Ergonomics/ServicesResources/10Tips/
(Washington Department of Labor and Industries)
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Ergonomics helps employers design jobs or workplaces to match workers' capabilities and limitations. Making adjustments to protect workers need not be costly, difficult or frustrating. Here are ten tips employers can use to protect their workers and their company's bottom line.
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Easy Ergonomics: A Practical Approach for Improving the Workplace (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/pubs/3347.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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This booklet offers a simple, hands-on approach to workplace ergonomics that can work
regardless of the size of your organization. It is designed for owners, supervisors, and employees
as they work toward improving their workplace.
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Elements of Ergonomic Programs - A Primer Based on Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/97-117pd.html
(NIOSH)
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This primer describes the basic elements of a workplace ergonomics program. The text is largely built around NIOSH experiences in evaluating risks of WMSDs in a variety of workplaces. Descriptions of these NIOSH experiences provide practical illustrations of ways to identify and evaluate ergonomic hazards and to begin problem-solving efforts.
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