How to eliminate 3 hidden causes of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
WSPS Consultant Norm Kramer sheds light on MSD risk factors that may not be obvious but could lead to costly injuries.
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Warehouse Ergonomics
Explore warehouse ergonomics resources that will help you protect the safety of your workers and business from incidents.
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WSPS Safety Connection | Ergonomic Considerations in Warehousing and Distribution
Listen in as we review key areas within Warehousing/Distribution that pose MSD/ergonomic hazards to workers and provide general guidance for workplaces to consider.
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Safety Tips: What should employers include in lift truck training?
Are your lift truck drivers properly trained? Watch this video to find out what you should include in your operator training.
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8 steps for keeping lift truck operators and pedestrians safe
When your employees arrive at work, are they aware of the hazards around them? Find out how to assess and control hazards in your business to keep your workers safe.
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Operating machines safely: 4 obstacles and tips to overcome them
Understanding how people interact with machines is key to preventing both MSDs and acute injuries, says WSPS machine and robotics specialist Robert Vomiero.
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Safe Lifting Observer's Checklist - Participant Resource
This checklist can be used for several purposes, to coach workers on their lifting technique, to document the training provided to your employees...
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Follow these 7 steps to attract and keep employees
It's the leading challenge for most Ontario employers, according to WSPS' 2022 leadership survey. Make your workplace more appealing with a stronger health and safety program.
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MSD Hazards Checklist – Warehousing
From July 4, 2022 to March 31, 2023 ergonomists from the MLTSD will conduct inspections in warehouses and workplaces that have a warehousing area. Download this MSD hazards checklist.
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Case Study - Pedestrian
A company has heard rumours that a number of people have had close calls with forklifts. Most of these rumours have centered on workers who are coming and going from the breakroom and washroom...
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Safety Check: Working Around Traffic
Working around traffic tips for workers.
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Warehouse Order Picking Safety Tips
Order picking can result in a variety of muscle and joint injuries from repeatedly or forcefully reaching for and lifting product, using scanners, etc.
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Manual Materials Handling
Most workplaces have a manual materials handling operation. Each handling task poses unique demands on the worker.
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Job Aid - Manual Material Handling
MSD hazard awareness information for manual material handling.
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Do you 20-8-2?
Stats Canada has found that only 5% of Canadian adults meet the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity each week. Watch our video to learn simple tips to combat a sedentary lifestyle
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Prevent Overexertion in Your Workplace
Workplace safety doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn easy ways to prevent overexertion in your workplace! #SimpleSafetySolutions
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5 steps to reduce MSD risks among returning employees
After months of pandemic inactivity, employees who are heading back to work may be much more vulnerable to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
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