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The Signal: WorkplaceNL’s Health and Safety Podcast showcases occupational health and safety (OHS) practices and principles to help protect workers from injuries and illnesses while working. Throughout Move Well – Work Well, we will be showcasing MSI’s in a series of episodes.

These episodes include:

• DIY Office Ergonomics (Tuesday, September 19, 2023)
• Supervisor’s Role in Identifying MSI Risk Factors (Wednesday, September 20, 2023)
• Are You Ready For Work? – The Five W’s of Warm-ups (Friday, September 22, 2023)

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• Are you Comfortable at Work? (Monday, Sept 18, 2023)
  Do you sit for long periods? Is your computer setup making you uncomfortable? Join us for this session and follow along from your workstation for practical tips and hands-on advice to help make your office setup more ergonomically friendly.
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• Are you at Risk of Pain and Discomfort at Work? (Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023)
  Soft-tissue injury hazards are lurking in your workplace, but are you at risk? In this session, we introduce a simple tool to find possible hazards in the tasks you perform and reduce your risk of developing pain and discomfort.
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• Don’t Ignore your Body: You May be at Risk at Work (Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023)
  Many soft-tissue injuries develop over time and your body will usually warn you if you are at risk. In this webinar, we cover the common warning signs and discuss how reporting early symptoms and taking action can help you feel comfortable and prevent long-term injury.
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• Body and Mind: Prepare to Have Your Best Work Day (Thursday, Sept 21, 2023)
  Let’s get physically and mentally ready for a productive and pain-free day at work! Register today and learn practical activities and habits to help you warm up, focus and perform at your best.
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• MSI Tips for a Healthy Workday (Friday, Sept 22, 2023)
  Many of our modern-day activities put our bodies in prolonged postures that cause pain and discomfort. Learn how you can incorporate healthy movement and ergonomics into the way you work to prevent long-term soft-tissue injury.
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• 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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• 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

• 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