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Repetitive strain injuries (RSI), also know as musculosketal disorders (MSD) are terms used to describe a number of painful and disabling injuries that affect the muscles, nerves and tendons.

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 Institute for Work & Health (IWH), and the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA), Ontario utilities still have ergonomics programs in place and continue to see a decrease in injuries.