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Step 3: Assess MSI Risks

This is Step 3 of a six-step approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Each step builds on the one before it  to help employers identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, and create safer workplaces. This step focuses…
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Step 4: Implement Controls

This is Step 4 of a six-step approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Each ste p builds on the one before it  to help employers identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, and create safer workplaces. This step focuses…
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Step 5: Train and Educate Workers

This is Step 5 of a six-step approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) . Each step builds on the one before it  to help employers identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, and create safer workplaces. This step focuses…
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Step 6: Evaluate and Improve

This is Step 6 of a six-step approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Each ste p builds on the one before it  to help employers identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, and create safer workplaces. This step focuses…
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Primary Ergonomic Hazards

Primary ergonomic hazards are the direct physical demands of work that can contribute to musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). The four primary ergonomic hazards are: Force Repetition Work posture Local contact stress Understanding these hazards…
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Ergonomic Hazard Control Options

Once ergonomic hazards have been identified, the next step is to select controls that eliminate hazards or reduce workers' exposure to them. When selecting controls, follow the Hierarchy of Controls . First consider elimination or substitution. If…
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Secondary Ergonomic Hazards

Secondary ergonomic hazards can increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) by acting in combination with primary ergonomic hazards or increasing the physical demands of work activities. The four secondary ergonomic hazards are: Aspects…
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Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs)

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) are the most common workplace injury in Nova Scotia.  On average, more than 60% of workplace injury claims that require time away from work are caused by MSIs. The good news is that many of these injuries can be…
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A six-step approach to preventing MSIs

As a supervisor or leader in your workplace, you play a critical role in keeping your people safe. Here are six steps you can take to reduce MSIs in your workplace. Involve workers throughout all steps of the MSI prevention process. This includes…
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Ergonomics

Ergonomics means fitting the job to the worker —designing tasks, tools, and workspaces so people can work safely and comfortably. It helps prevent musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) . These are injuries to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints,…
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