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Musculoskeletal health: OPG, Modern Niagara Vancouver, Sun Life share tactics to battle injuries

Our panel discussion looked at some of the challenges around MSKs, including that they're not reported in the same manner as other workplace hazards. “There’s a culture on the industrial side to just get the job done and not complain, and it’s just part of the job to be in pain all the time.”


Missed the webinar on Musculoskeletal Health? Watch it on-demand

OHS Canada and Sun Life partnered for a special panel discussion featuring Lisa Beech-Hawley of Ontario Power Generation, Ken Brodie of Modern Niagara Vancouver, and Sue Praught from Sun Life.


Nova Scotia upgrades ambulance fleet with ergonomics for paramedics in mind

Among the new features are power loaders and power stretchers to help paramedics lift patients.


Ergonomics were a vital lifeline in pandemic economy

Herein lies the risk: those who haven’t been working, or have been only from home, may be deconditioned to the demands of their tasks, or have developed habits that could put their physical and mental health at risk.


 
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