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Global Ergonomics Month
On October 7, 2016 in
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Heather Macleod
This month draws attention to the importance of fitting the job to the worker to avoid unnecessary workplace injuries.
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strains
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ergonomics
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injury prevention
Back Injuries, Sprains & Strains
On June 6, 2013 in
General
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Cindy Porter
Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common type of workplace injury in Nova Scotia. And back injuries are the number one type of workplace injury.
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musculoskeletal
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sprains
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strains
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back injuries
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