Ergonomic programs aim to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) injuries such as work-related pains and discomfort and identify appropriate solutions through the evaluation of people, processes, and work environment.
Programs
Ergonomic Programs and Resources
Office Ergonomics
The following resources are intended to guide employees in a self-assessment of the ergonomic design of their computer workstation. These guidelines and tips can help to identify and correct ergonomic problems to prevent repetitive strain injuries, eyestrain, fatigue and discomfort.
Departments can order office equipment through Purchasing, who have specifications of approved ergonomic chairs within our Preferred Vendor agreements.
Equipment Buying Tips
Ergonomic Equipment Buying Tips
Other Resources/Legislation
- Ergonomic Stretching - Workplace Safety - North
- Computer Ergonomics - Ontario
- Anti-Fatigue Mats - CCOHS
- Ontario - Computer Ergonomics
- Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety: CCOHS: Office Ergonomics
- Ontario Manual Material Handling: Manual materials handling | ontario.ca
- Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety: Manual Materials Handling (MMH)
- MSD Guideline: Home Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (msdprevention.com)
- Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety: Pushing Pulling Hand Cart: CCOHS: Pushing and Pulling - Handcarts
- Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD): Work Shouldn't Hurt
- Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety: Shoveling Snow - CCOHS: Shovelling - Snow
- Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety: Shoveling - CCOHS: Shovelling
- Ontario - Ladder Ergonomics