The
Centre
of
Research
Expertise
for
the
Prevention
of
Musculoskeletal
Disorders
(CRE-MSD)
conducts
research
to
improve
the
understanding
of
and
prevention
of
work-related
musculoskeletal
disorders
(MSD).
The
single
largest
contributor
to
lost
time
claims
and
costs
in
Ontario
(and
worldwide)
is
MSD.
CRE-MSD
is
recognized
for
its
focus
on
the
primary
prevention
of
MSD:
saving
workers
from
injury
in
the
first
place.
News
Thursday, August 20, 2026
New Workplace Violence and MSD Resources
These resources share direct and indirect pathways in which workplace violence could contribute to MSD and provide suggestions on prevention efforts to mitigate workplace violence as a potential risk factor for MSD.
Monday, August 17, 2026
2026 Ergonomics Case Study Competition
There's still time to participate in the 2026 Case Study Competition. This is your opportunity to showcase innovative, real-world solutions that are making a difference in preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the workplace. The submission deadline is August 31, 2026.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Registration is Open: 2026 CRE-MSD Conference
Join us October 1st for the 2026 CRE-MSD conference, Tech@Work: Innovating the Future of MSD Prevention.