Monday, November 16, 2015

Preventing MSD with on-the-job resistance training

On-the-job resistance training helps prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the neck, arm, shoulder and hand: IWH review

Strong evidence suggests that implementing workplace-based resistance training can help prevent and manage musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) of the upper extremity, which includes the neck, shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist and hand. That’s one of the key findings coming out of a systematic review conducted by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH). 

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

October is Global Ergonomics Month

The Ontario Ministry of Labour and its health and safety partners - including CRE-MSD - will take part in Global Ergonomics Month.

Monday, September 21, 2015

PREMUS 2016 call for abstracts

Scientists, academics, students and others from around the world doing
research into the causes, prevalence and prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are invited to submit proposals for oral presentations, posters and symposiums at PREMUS 2016. The deadline for abstracts is October 30, 2015.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Register now for Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Healthcare Sector

Online registration is now available for the Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Healthcare Sector conference on October 26, 2015. Please register by October 16, 2015.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Road to Excellence conference presentation videos now available

Videos of the speaker presentations at The Road to Excellence in Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Addressing Barriers and Profiling Better Practices conference hosted by CRE-MSD on March 9, 2015 are now available.

View Road to Excellence conference presentation videos

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