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
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Registration is Now Open: 2025 CRE-MSD Conference
Join us for this year's conference, Where Health and Safety Programs Meet MSD Prevention: The Journey From Idea to Implementation.
Friday, April 26, 2024
CRE-MSD's 2024-25 Call for Seed Grant Proposals is Now Open
CRE-MSD is pleased to announce that the 2024-25 call for seed grant proposals is now open. Applications are due Friday June 7, 2024.
Friday, April 19, 2024
CRE-MSD Launches New Ontario MSD Prevention Guideline Website
The Ontario MSD Prevention Guideline Website has been redeveloped to provide a better user experience and make it easier to access resources.
Events
Monday, June 22, 2026 12:00 pm
-
1:00 pm
EDT (GMT -04:00)
Client Handling Program Resources: A Canadian Scan
This webinar will share an overview of Canadian client-handling programs, approaches, key content areas, and available tools. Participants will also have the opportunity to highlight their own program gaps and needs, helping to inform future resource development for Ontario.