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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.

October: Focus on sprains and strains

On October 6, 2021 in General by Cindy Porter

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs): a big term for a major type of workplace injury, often caused when the work doesn’t fit the worker.

Tagged With: ergonomics month, MSIs, sprains and strains, webinar, workplace safety

Five tips to prevent injuries when moving materials at work

On November 7, 2019 in General by Cindy Porter

Here are five tips to help keep you and your colleagues safe when performing manual tasks at work.

Tagged With: MSIs, musculoskeletal injuries, slips; trips and falls, sprains and strains

Global Ergonomics Month

On October 7, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

This month draws attention to the importance of fitting the job to the worker to avoid unnecessary workplace injuries.

Tagged With: ergonomists, human factors, MSIs, sprains, strains, ergonomics, injury prevention