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
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.
Friday, October 13, 2023
New CRE-MSD Position Paper: Musculoskeletal Disorders and Mental Health: The Role of Psychosocial Factors in Optimizing Prevention
Are you interested in learning more about how psychosocial factors are related to common workplace injuries like musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and mental health injuries, and what can be done to optimize their prevention?
Events
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 9:00 am
-
3:30 pm
EDT (GMT -04:00)
Save the Date: 2025 CRE-MSD Conference
This conference will include case studies of program implementation strategies for MSD prevention. Learn how evidence-based approaches have been implemented to create impactful outcomes such as cost savings, increased productivity, and reduction in MSD.