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"Covid-19 is not like RSV or influenza, particularly given the long-term organ damage caused by the SARS2-CoV virus. That issue is not addressed by the CDC." forbes.com/sites/judystone/2…
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Most occupational injuries to muscles are preventable. Workplaces can take some critical steps to prevent the development of injuries. Visit the Workers Health & Safety Centre and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety for great resources and workplace training.
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Feb 29: @mfl_ohc is hosting an #RSIday event, featuring a talk about the Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool (JDAPT) by Dr. Monique Gignac. Register to learn how the JDAPT helps workers find accommodations without disclosing a health condition: ohcmb.ca/event/save-the-date…
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2.3 million Canadians experience musculoskeletal diseases annually at a collective cost of $26 billion. While associated pain and disability can be life altering.
Most MSDs begin in the workplace.
Register for training today: bit.ly/3I3CX2K
#RSIday
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The majority of repetitive strain injuries can be prevented.
Critical actions that can be taken include:
🤕 Reporting symptoms and hazards early to your supervisor and JHSC or H&S rep
💯 Insisting on quality training to identify, assess and eliminate potential hazards
#RSIday
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Repetitive Strain Injuries impact workers in every workplace.
They compound over time - and can result in debilitating conditions.
Here are some resources to stay #wellatwork and protect yourself.
#RSIday #CanLab
canadianlabour.ca/repetitive…
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It’s #RSIDay which is dedicated to musculoskeletal disorder prevention. DYK: in 2023 there were over 20,000 sprain and strain injury claims allowed in Ontario? Find more detailed health and safety stats on Safety Check.
wsib.ca/en/businesses/health…
ALT Check safety records at wsib.ca/safetycheck
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Today is #RSIday, reminding us of the importance of preventing repetitive strain injuries at work. For office workers, IWH has an online training tool, eOfficeErgo, which guides users to properly set up and use their workstations to prevent these injuries: iwh.on.ca/tools-and-guides/e…
ALT A screenshot of the first page of the eOfficeErgo tool. An image on the video screen of a woman sitting at her desk with the words "Office Ergonomics" written. The menu on the left side of the video screen lists a number of modules of the training, along with tabs for "Glossary" and "Captions". Along the bottom of the video screen is a play button, volume button, and "Next" and "Previous" buttons. Logos for Institute for Work & Health and for Workplace Safety & Prevention Services are placed in the top left corner.
Today is the 25th Annual Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day aka RSI Day. If you don't have an event nearby, check out the webinar series from @OHCOWclinics You can view past events here ohcow.on.ca/ohcow-events/rep…
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Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses cp24.com/news/ontario-propos…
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ICYMI: Dr. @KAGoggins and Dr. @AlisonAGodwin's webinar on Job Demands: Physical and Cognitive is now available to watch.
Presented as part of @OHCOWclinics's RSI Day Webinar Series.
Watch online ⬇️
youtu.be/ybiiXXK6T8Y
#healthandsafety
#webinar
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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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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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Today, in honor of International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day (because work shouldn't hurt):
Here are two of my all-time favorite review articles on the science of musculoskeletal disorders due to repetitive strain...
@RSIDay #MSDs #biomechanics #ergonomics
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Prolonged sitting or standing, awkward postures and lifting can lead to strains. It is important to seek medical attention and report these workplace injuries when they happen bcs not all injuries have a sudden noticeable impact. Learn more #onted etfohealthandsafety.ca/site/… #RSIDay
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Put this message on repeat today and help amplify #RepetitiveStrainInjury Awareness Day. Let’s #PreventRSI workplace injuries: ow.ly/O9Cc50N3vyj
#RSIDay
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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