Position papers

Position Papers are summaries of best available evidence on topics important to MSD prevention activities, with immediate relevance for workplaces, practitioners, and other stakeholders. 

New! Six Sigma: Opportunities for ergonomics & MSD prevention
New! Do sit-stand workstations improve cardiovascular health?

• Aging and MSD: Strategies for older workers
• Factors affecting operator exposure to whole-body vibration
• Fitting ergonomics to the engineers
• Glove selection to minimize effort and MSD risk
• How do we measure neuromuscular fatigue at the workplace? The Toronto CRE-MSD workshop
• MSD prevention for the paramedic sector
• Observation-based posture assessment practices
• The use of stability balls in the workplace in place of the standard office chair
• There is no such thing as “non-specific back pain”
• Whole-body vibration: Overview of standards used to determine health risks

Disclaimer: Position papers are funded by the Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, which receives funding through a grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre nor of the Province.