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Survey finds senior execs uninvolved in MSD prevention programs

A recent survey of Canadian workplaces has shown that nearly 60 per cent of employees do not believe their senior management is “involved in the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases involving musculoskeletal ...

Ergonomics Stories | Timothy Bryant | Wednesday, 11 August 2010

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Bad decisions based on bad assumptions

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Anyone in the business of health and safety needs to truly understand a very important concept called “cause-and-effect”. By understanding this concept and how statistics can be manipulated to buttress any and all arguments about work-related musculoskeletal injuries, I am hoping to open up a dialogue. I hope this dial...

Jane Sleeth | Thursday, 19 March 2009

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Regulatory language impedes ergonomics

On April 3rd, 2006 the Ontario Ministry of Labour announced it would deploy workplace inspectors across the province. These inspectors would be targeting 6,000 workplaces including industrial, health care, retail, office and administrative environments. According to Ministry of Labour spokesperson Belinda Sutton “the inspectors will be targeting high-risk workplaces in ad...

Jane Sleeth | Friday, 9 May 2008

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Regulatory language impedes ergonomics

On April 3rd, 2006 the Ontario Ministry of Labour announced it would deploy workplace inspectors across the province. These inspectors would be targeting 6,000 workplaces including industrial, health care, retail, office and administrative environments. According to Ministry of Labour spokesperson Belinda Sutton “the inspectors will be targeting high-risk workplaces in ad...

Jane Sleeth | Friday, 9 May 2008

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Ergonomics Products

Pressed for safety

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Pres-On’s high-traction mats enhance safety in the workplace when applied to floors, ladders, running boards, step stools or dozens of other locations, the company says. Textured to prevent dangerous slip-and-falls, the matting also features an extra-dense composition that deadens workplace noise to add to employee comfort and productivity. Pres-On mats ...

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Material handling made easy

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The AirOlift, from AirOlift Lifting Systems, is an air-powered, dual-rod, pneumatic cylinder-manipulating device for mechanical/vacuum devices with capacities of 30 to 1,200 lbs. AirOlift systems are powered by high pressure air from a standard shop airline rather than electricity, and incorporate load-sensors that prevent the operator from releasing any material ...

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Welder-ready seating

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Canadian manufacturer Synetik Design Inc. has developed what the company claims as the first complete range of ergonomic seats for welders. Combining productivity, safety and design, these chairs are fit for work tasks from the ground to 55 inches high, seating or unusual work positions such as kneeling or lying. ...

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