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
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
New CRE-MSD Position Paper: Chronic Pain is a Different Kind of Injury
A new CRE-MSD position paper titled, ‘Chronic Pain is a Different Kind of Injury’ written by Dr. Daniel Viggiani, breaks down the processes and key differences between acute and chronic pain.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
2023-24 call for CRE-MSD seed grant proposals
CRE-MSD is pleased do announce that its 2023-24 call for seed grant proposals is now open.
Monday, October 17, 2022
Survey for CSA Z1004 Workplace Ergonomics
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Technical Committee (TC) on General Workplace Ergonomics is currently reviewing the CSA Standard, CSA Z1004-12 Workplace Ergonomics: A management and implementation standard.