Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders @UWaterloo connects stakeholders and researchers to prevent workplace MSD injuries
Joined September 2018
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CRE-MSD retweeted
#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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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
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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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CRE-MSD retweeted
30 May 2023
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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CRE-MSD retweeted
13 Apr 2023
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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CRE-MSD retweeted
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
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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
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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
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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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