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Ergonomics in the workplace : identifying and controlling MSI hazards : OHS information for employers and supervisors

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This bulletin provides an overview of musculoskeletal injury (MSI) hazards, with information on factors contributing to MSI, and how to eliminate or control MSI hazards. It is part of the... More ≫

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This bulletin provides an overview of musculoskeletal injury (MSI) hazards, with information on factors contributing to MSI, and how to eliminate or control MSI hazards. It is part of the Ergonomics in the Workplace series that focuses on applying ergonomics principles to reduce illness and injury, while meeting Alberta's occupational health and safety requirements.

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Ergonomie au travail : formation sur la prévention des LMS : information sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (SST) à l’intention des employeurs et des superviseurs

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Exigences de formation en ergonomie pour le contrôle des risques liés aux LMS.

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Ergonomics in the workplace : identifying and controlling manual handling hazards : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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This bulletin provides an overview of musculoskeletal injury hazards associated with manual handling tasks, with information on contributing factors, required controls and best practices. It is... More ≫

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This bulletin provides an overview of musculoskeletal injury hazards associated with manual handling tasks, with information on contributing factors, required controls and best practices. It is part of the Ergonomics in the workplace series that focus on applying ergonomics to meet Alberta's occupational health and safety requirements.

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Ergonomics in the workplace : MSI prevention training : OHS information for employers and supervisors

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This bulletin gives an overview of employer requirements to provide musculoskeletal injury prevention training to workers, and for workers to participate in and apply the training. It is part of... More ≫

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This bulletin gives an overview of employer requirements to provide musculoskeletal injury prevention training to workers, and for workers to participate in and apply the training. It is part of the Ergonomics in the workplace series that focus on applying ergonomics principles to reduce illness and injury, while meeting Alberta's occupational health and safety requirements.

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Ergonomie en milieu de travail : cerner et contrôler les risques de LMS : information sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (SST) à l’intention des employeurs et des superviseurs

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Discute les blessures musculo-squelettiques (BMS), de ce qu'elles sont, de la manière de les identifier et des contrôles suggérés.

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Ergonomie en milieu de travail : cerner et contrôler les risques liés à la manutention manuelle : information sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (SST) à l’intention des employeurs, des superviseurs et des travailleurs

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Une vue d'ensemble des risques liés à la manutention manuelle et des suggestions sur la manière de les aborder.

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Asbestos at the worksite : OHS information for employers and workers

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This fact sheet presents a definition of asbestos, it's uses and health effects, how to control asbestos exposure, health assessment of workers exposed to asbestos, and what OHS legislation sets... More ≫

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This fact sheet presents a definition of asbestos, it's uses and health effects, how to control asbestos exposure, health assessment of workers exposed to asbestos, and what OHS legislation sets out as employer and worker responsibilities at the work site.

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Seven myths about back pain : OHS information for workers

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The causes of back pain can be complex and difficult to diagnose. Surgery to relieve back pain should only be used as the last resort. This fact sheet presents seven common myths about back pain.

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