The most common type of injury Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) involve our muscles and skeleton. They can also affect tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, and blood vessels. Some everyday names for MSIs are sprains and strains over-exertion soft…

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Musculoskeletal Injuries prevention Guide pdf

Step-by-step guide to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and improve workplace safety.

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Preventing musculoskeletal injury through workplace design pdf

This document is an introduction to musculoskeletal injury. It should help you learn how to prevent these injuries in your workplace.

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Preventing Back Injury

Back injuries are the most common workplace injury in Nova Scotia and a leading cause of time off work. Protecting your back helps you stay healthy, strong, and on the job. Whether you work in construction, health care, retail, office, or any other…

Automotive / Retail Gasoline Sector in Nova Scotia

Prevent injury in your industry Gas stations, auto repair and maintenance shops, auto part sales—they’re all part of Nova Scotia’s automotive and retail gasoline industry. Working around engines and chemicals leads to all sorts of job hazards,…

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