The new MSD Prevention Guideline
The
redeveloped MSD
Prevention
Guideline
for
Ontario was
released
in
2018
and
is
now
available
online.
The old MSD Prevention Guideline
The Ontario MSD Prevention Guideline and Toolbox, developed by the Ontario Health and Safety System, was recognized as a key resource for MSD Prevention. It was originally developed under the auspices of the Occupational Safety and Health Council of Ontario (OSHCO) in 2005-2006. Building on this previous work by the Ontario Health and Safety System, CRE-MSD led a multi-stakeholder initiative to redevelop the Guideline during 2016-2018.
View
the
old
MSD
Prevention
Guideline
The redeveloment process
CRE-MSD led a multi-stakeholder initiative to redevelop the Guideline during 2016-2018. The overall goals of this intiative were to:
- Evaluate the old Guideline, determine workplaces’ needs for prevention, and synthesize best practices with respect to MSD prevention
- Develop the new Guideline content and selected materials
- Test the content of the new Guideline and materials with workplaces
A collaborative approach was used to engage and work with a wide range of stakeholders including: workers and workers’ representatives, employers and employers’ representatives, the Ontario Health and Safety System, sectoral industrial and business associations, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD), ergonomists, health and safety consultants, and researhcers.
The redeveloped MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario was released in 2018 and is now available online.
CRE-MSD
receives
funding
through
a
grant
provided
by
the
Ontario
Ministry
of
Labour,
Training
and
Skills
Development.
The
views
expressed
are
views
of
the
Centre
and
do
not
necessarily
reflect
those
of
the
Province.