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The Signal: WorkplaceNL’s Health and Safety Podcast
Throughout Move Well – Work Well, listen to MSI-related podcasts.

These episodes include:

• DIY Office Ergonomics
• Supervisor’s Role in Identifying MSI Risk Factors
• Are You Ready For Work? – The Five Ws of Warm-ups
• The OHS Committee’s Role in Identifying MSI Risk Factors – coming soon!

Where to listen:

• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts
• Spotify
• Anchor
• RSS

• Understanding Musculoskeletal Injuries and How to Prevent Them
  September 24, 2024
  Ideal for any type of workplace, this webinar covers the causes of MSIs and how to use ergonomics as a way to prevent them in the workplace. You may also use this webinar as a resource for worker training sessions.
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• Manual Material Handling: Managing Risk and Training Workers to Prevent MSI
  September 25, 2024
  MSIs account for nearly 70 percent of all lost-time injuries in the workplace – overexertion from lifting and handling is the number one cause. Your workers need to know how to properly handle objects in the safest way possible. This webinar will guide workplaces on how to manage risks associated with manual material handling tasks and develop effective manual handling training for workers.
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• MSI Prevention Program: Developing a Training Plan and Involving Workers
  September 26, 2024
  Health and safety training is a critical part of your OHS Program, and to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (sprains, strains and tears).
  
  This webinar will guide you to develop a training plan for your
  workplace and involve your full workforce in preventing MSI injury.
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• It Starts with YOU – Hydration
• It Starts with YOU – Mental Health
• It Starts with YOU – Nutrition
• It Starts with YOU – Physical Activity
• It Starts with YOU – Sleep
• It Starts with YOU – Leadership Talks
  
• MSI Risk Factors – Adverse Temperatures
• MSI Risk Factors – Awkward Postures
• MSI Risk Factors – Contact Stress
• MSI Risk Factors – Forceful Exertions
• MSI Risk Factors – Hand-Arm Vibration
• MSI Risk Factors – Improper Lighting
• MSI Risk Factors – Repetitive Motions
• MSI Risk Factors – Sustained Postures
• MSI Risk Factors – Whole Body Vibrations
  
• Safety Share – Golfer’s Lift
• Safety Share – Golfer’s Lift Video
• Safety Share – Lifting and Handling
• Safety Share – Lunge Lift
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• Safety Share – Overhead Lift
• Safety Share – Partial Lunge Lift
• Safety Share – Partial Lunge Lift Video
• Safety Share – Partial Squat Lift
• Safety Share – Partial Squat Lift and One-Handed Carry Video
• Safety Share – Pushing and Pulling
• Safety Share – Shovelling Technique
• Safety Share – Sitting Position
• Safety Share – Squat Lift
• Safety Share – Squat Lift Video
• Safety Share – Standing Position
• Safety Share – Team Lift
• Safety Share – Tips for Improved Laptop Setup

• Message to our Partners
• MSI Risk Factor Checklist
• Office Ergonomics Self-Inspection Checklist
• Supervisor Ergonomics Work Observation Checklist

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To address the burden MSIs are having on our province’s workforce, WorkplaceNL developed the MSI Prevention Certification Training Standard.

This one-day training program is designed to provide practical education about musculoskeletal injury prevention to protect workers from ergonomic hazards. The six learning modules are comprised of several practical activities that will enable participants to better understand and apply ergonomics concepts and principles in the workplace. It teaches how to recognize MSI hazards and eliminate them or minimize risk when elimination is not possible. In addition, participants will learn about each workplace party’s legislative duties for MSI prevention.

Only approved trainers are permitted to instruct this certification training program. Each trainer must have demonstrated specific eligibility requirements and passed a formal trainer assessment by WorkplaceNL prior to being approved to instruct Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Certification Training. By developing a training standard, along with a detailed curriculum, WorkplaceNL has set the benchmark for all training providers to deliver consistent and quality learning objectives and instruction.

To register for a course, visit the Certification Training Registry.

Click here, if you are interested in becoming an approved trainer for Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention.

In 2019, WorkplaceNL funded a research project by the Institute for Work and Health entitled “Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) prevention: a practical implementation guide for Newfoundland and Labrador (NL).”  Research funding also supported the development of an easy-to-use resource to help workplaces in Newfoundland and Labrador prevent MSIs and resulting disabilities. The full scientific study is also included.

View our comprehensive library of online MSI resources