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Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders @UWaterloo connects stakeholders and researchers to prevent workplace MSD injuries

 Waterloo, Ontario
uwaterloo.ca/centre-of-research-expertise-for-the-prevention-of-musculoskeletal-disorders/
Joined September 2018
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#Healthcare #WorkShouldntHurt! Join @CRE_MSD and PSHSA on August 22 from 1 - 2:30 pm to learn how health and #CommunityCare workplaces can integrate #MusculoskeletalDisorder (#MSD ) prevention into their #HealthAndSafety programs. Register: ow.ly/zl0v50PsoiO
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Healthcare Work Shouldn't Hurt. @CRE_MSD and @PSHSAca are supporting the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) campaign on MSD Prevention in Health and Community Care, which runs until March 31, 2024.
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Need help? Find MSD prevention resources for Healthcare here: - CRE-MSD website: uwaterloo.ca/centre-of-resea… - PSHSA website: pshsa.ca/safe-environments/t… #msdprevention #healthcare #communitycare #workshouldnthurt #campaign #injuryprevention

MSD Prevention Resources for Healthcare | Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of...

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) in Healthcare

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We are #hiring an Ergonomics Research Coordinator (temporary, full-time). Check out the job posting for more information: careers-uwaterloo.icims.com/… #ergonomics #msdprevention
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SAVE THE DATE! The annual CRE-MSD #Conference will be held on October 2, 2023 to kick off Global Ergonomics Month! Theme: Ergonomics as a Key Cog in #Business #Performance Watch the CRE-MSD events page for more details coming soon: uwaterloo.ca/centre-of-resea… #cremsdconference2023
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This was a SOLD OUT event. If you missed out on this one but still want to improve your prevention program, consider attending our September 2023 event: wsps.news/3C3oUHx
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Body #discomfort and #pain are common signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders (#MSD). A new CRE-MSD position paper (uwaterloo.ca/centre-of-resea…) written by Dr. Viggiani breaks down the key differences between #AcutePain and #ChronicPain.
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Looking for an easier way to collect #pain or #discomfort scores? The Electronic Visual Analog Scale (eVAS) iPad App (apps.apple.com/ca/app/evas/i…) allows researchers and workplaces to digitally track participants’ feedback through visual analog scores using slider channels.
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Attention #manufacturing workplaces! Material Handling focused #inspections begin May 1, 2023. Join us and @ONTatwork for a #free #webinar to learn how to stay compliant and protect your workers from injury. Register now! ➡️wsps.news/3mBL5Ai
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Interested in improving manual handling processes and protecting your workforce? Check out our animated video on #materialhandlingsolutions (youtu.be/OFOUbhUt878) for examples of potential solutions to control #MSD hazards in #manufacturing & #warehousing workplaces.
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Congratulations to the 4 winners of the CASE STUDY CONTEST on MSD Prevention/Ergonomics Interventions: msdprevention.com/Stories Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry! @ACE_ergo @CCCPE_ergo #msd #msdprevention #ergonomics #interventions #ergonomicsolutions #casestudy
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Do you work in the #HealthAndCommunityCare sector? Join @ONTatwork @CRE_MSD and PSHSA for a joint webinar on April 12, 2023 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm to prepare for the upcoming #MSD Prevention Campaign. Learn more and register: ow.ly/7QRf50NqvKR
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Missed any of our recent webinars? You can now watch the recordings on the CRE-MSD YouTube channel! - 2023 Webinar Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… - 2022 Webinar Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… More webinar recordings coming soon. Don't forget to subscribe! #webinar

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Today is International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day. Terms that have the same meaning as RSI include: · Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) · Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) · Musculoskeletal Injury (MSK or, MSI) · Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS)
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Learn more about MSD and workplace hazards: · About MSD (msdprevention.com/About-MSD.…) · Different types of MSD (msdprevention.com/Types-of-M…) · MSD hazards in the workplace (msdprevention.com/Work-and-M…)
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The MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario (msdprevention.com) provides step-by-step guidance on developing MSD prevention programs. The Introduction Video (youtu.be/WcddkVUBbGQ) reviews all resources available on the website. #rsiday #msdprevention #workshouldnthurt
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Upcoming CRE-MSD Webinar – The Space Between Sitting and Standing: Hybrid Seating - Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Register now: uwaterloo.ca/centre-of-resea… Presenter: Dr. Jack Callaghan Date: Mar. 8, 2023 @ 12-1pm EST #msdprevention #officeseating #sitstand #hybridsolutions

Webinar - The Space Between Sitting and Standing: Hybrid Seating - Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?...

This webinar will discuss a new trend in office workstations, often referred to as "Hybrid Seating," intended to address negative o

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Upcoming CRE-MSD Webinar – MSD Prevention and Ultrawide Computer Displays for Office Work Register now: uwaterloo.ca/centre-of-resea… Presenter: Dr. Kaitlin Gallagher @KtlnG Date: Feb. 22, 2023 @ 12-1pm EST #msdprevention #research #visualdisplay #officework #msd #officeproductivity

Webinar - MSD Prevention and Ultrawide Computer Displays for Office Work | Centre of Research...

This webinar will present the results of studies related to the benefits and challenges of using these displays and the impact on MSD prevention.

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Upcoming CRE-MSD Webinar – Hybrid Work Arrangements and Ergonomics: Using Mobile Computing Devices at Multiple Locations Register now: uwaterloo.ca/centre-of-resea… Presenter: Kim Meszaros Date: Jan. 24, 2023 @ 12-1pm EST #hybridwork #workfromhome #research #ergonomics #msdprevention

Webinar - Hybrid Work Arrangements and Ergonomics: Using Mobile Computing Devices at Multiple...

This webinar will present results related to the impact of remote workstation setup and work organization along with the insights into teleworkers

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You're invited to our Small Business Health and Safety Forum.🎉Come celebrate our Elizabeth Witmer Small Business Health and Safety Leadership award winners, learn about WSIB programs for your business and hear a special keynote talk from @DanbyAppliance. wsib.zoom.us/webinar/registe…
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