Welcome to the Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders

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.
 
The Centre receives funding through a grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour and also benefits from the support of the University of Waterloo.
 

News

  1. Sept. 12, 2016CRE-MSD events for Global Ergonomics Month in October
  2. Aug. 24, 2016Registration is now open for Sit to Stand Job Rotation for Wellness and MSD Prevention
  3. July 12, 2016Save the date: 2016 CRE-MSD fall conference
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Events

  1. Oct. 3, 2016Sit to Stand Job Rotation for Wellness and MSD Prevention
All upcoming events

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"Work shouldn't hurt" logo used to promote Global Ergonomics Month