This conference will examine current research that links prolonged sitting and standing with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and other ill-health outcomes.
Dr. Laura Punnett will discuss the findings of a recently concluded longitudinal study in long-term care centres in the U.S. to evaluate a safe resident handling program.
CRE-MSD and the Hallman Lecture Series are pleased to present this talk by Dr. Laura Punnett, distinguished university professor (2013-16) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), co-director of the Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace (CPH-NEW), and senior associate at the UML Center for Women and Work.
Frances Ziesmann will present an overview of key features needed in the development of a client/patient handling program for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).
This webinar will be of interest to those working in the hospital, long term care and community care health care sectors.
This webinar will review efforts to improve the mobility and manual skills of providers across the health care sector.
This webinar is for anyone concerned about prolonged sitting in the workplace (health and safety personnel, ergonomists, administrators and workers).
Viewers will learn to identify personal movement habits that increase MSD risk, and be provided with a few practical tips to make the most of their exercise programs.
For over 25 years, the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) has been a valuable injury and illness prevention resource for the workers and workplaces of Ontario.
This webinar will highlight the most challenging parts of assisting a frail senior to bathe and toilet, and discuss practical strategies for reducing risk.