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Slips, trips and falls : OHS information for employers and workers

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to improve the understanding of why slips, trips and falls happen and to encourage the use of properly designed workspaces and work methods to reduce them.

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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

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This set of posters and postcards can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal disorders, their symptoms, their impact on individual workers and organizations, and steps... More ≫

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This set of posters and postcards can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal disorders, their symptoms, their impact on individual workers and organizations, and steps that can be taken to prevent their occurrence.

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How do I support workers who report a musculoskeletal disorder? : OHS information for employers and supervisors

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This bulletin provides information to employers on steps to take if a worker reports musculoskeletal disorder.

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What to do if you experience a musculoskeletal disorder : OHS information for workers

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This bulletin provides information to workers about steps to take when experiencing symptoms of musculoskeletal disorder.

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Musculoskeletal injuries, biomechanical risk factors : OHS information for employers and workers

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This safety bulletin discusses... More ≫

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This safety bulletin discusses the factors that involve how the worker's body functions during work, the biomechanical risk factors.

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Musculoskeletal injuries, symptoms and types of injuries : OHS information for employers and workers

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This fact sheet discusses the... More ≫

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This fact sheet discusses the various kinds of musculoskeletal injuries and the three stages of increasing discomfort and disability.

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Lifting and handling loads, reducing hazards : OHS information for employers and workers

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Deals with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific workplace hazards related to materials handling injuries and to then... More ≫

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Deals with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific workplace hazards related to materials handling injuries and to then reduce worker exposure to those hazards.

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How much can I lift? : OHS information for workers and employers

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Variables such as age, health, strength and the size and shape of the object mean it’s not possible to give an exact weight. A better guide is for employers to do mandatory hazard assessments and... More ≫

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Variables such as age, health, strength and the size and shape of the object mean it’s not possible to give an exact weight. A better guide is for employers to do mandatory hazard assessments and remove or reduce risk of injury when manual lifting is needed.

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Lifting and your back — some fresh ideas : OHS information for workers

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This bulletin includes a review of the causes of back injury and four principles to follow when lifting items.

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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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