Original version : Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)




Prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)

MSDs account for 40% of all lost-time claims in Ontario workplaces. What are you doing to control hazards that could lead to MSDs in your workplace?

The MSD Prevention Series provides you with information, effective approaches and tools for reducing the risk of MSDs in your workplace.

MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario, Part 1 (766k, pdf)

• a recommended framework for MSD prevention
• generic and applies to all industries

Resource Manual for the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario, Part 2 (1.4mb, pdf)

• learn how to implement the process described in the Guideline
• understand and recognize MSD hazards, risk assessment, and hazard controls

NEW - MSD Prevention Toolbox, Part 3

• easy to use tools and worksheets to help you identify hazards that can cause MSDs and build solutions to eliminate and control them

• Part 3A: Getting Started (1.8mb, pdf)
• Part 3B: Beyond Basics (476k, pdf)
• Part 3C: More on In-depth Risk Assessment Methods (323k, pdf)

Questions about implementing a MSD prevention process in your workplace? Contact your Health and Safety Association.

Note: Limited copies of the Guideline and the Resource Manual are available through your Health and Safety Association.

Other Resources to Help Promote MSD Prevention

MSD Prevention Database
PreventionPractices.com hosts a database of Ontario’s resources for MSD prevention. National and International resources are being added. Use the “Share” feature to contribute links to resources or share practices that have helped your workplace prevent MSDs. The database also features the WSIB’s Prevent MSD in Your Workplace CD-ROM which contains information and links to resources and research studies to help workplaces build health and safety programs to prevent MSDs.

Prevent MSD Information Sheets
These information sheets promote the roles workplace parties have in the prevention of MSD.

• Employers (149k, pdf)
• Workers (150k, pdf)
• Supervisors (121k, pdf)
• Health and Safety Representatives / Joint Health and Safety Committee Members (149k, pdf)
  

Other MSD Resources

• Musculoskeletal Fact Sheet (84k, pdf)
• Repetitive Strain Injuries (295k, pdf)
• Prevention Practices Database
• Ministry of Labour Prevent Workplace Pains & Strains
• Ministry of Labour Pains & Strains Key Topics

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
200 Front Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3J1
Phone: (416) 344-1000
Toll free: 1-800-387-5540
Ontario Toll free: 1-800-387-0750
TTY: 1-800-387-0050
Web site: www.wsib.on.ca