Move Well – Work Well Week Resources

The NLCSA has gathered the following information that can prove useful in assisting with the identification and control of hazards associated with musculoskeletal injuries (MSI’s). These tools have been gathered from a variety of reputable sources but are intended only as guidance. Where information contained within one of these documents is inconsistent with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, the Regulations will always take precedence.

MSI Hazard & Controls

The following information sheets have been developed for the construction industry, by the NLCSA’s sister Association, Infrastructure Health and Safety Association, in Ontario.  These sheets have generally been organized by task/trade and are provided as a reference only. They are not intended to take the place of a proper hazard assessment and where there is a discrepancy, the NL OHS Regulations take precedent.

MSI Toolbox Talks

Some of the following toolbox talks have been provided with permission from Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA).  NL OHS Regulations take precedent.

TitleFile TypeLink
Mounting & Dismounting Excavatorspdf
Manual Lifting v1.0docx
MSDs – Wholebody Vibrationpdf
MSDs – Weldingpdf
MSDs – Risk Factorspdf
MSDs – Controlspdf
Shovelling & Diggingpdf
Cold Weather Ergonomicspdf
Leg Injuriespdf
Push/Pull Safetypdf
Preventing Back Injuriespdf
Back Care – Basic Liftingpdf
Stretching Exercisespdf
Musculoskeletal Injury Controlspdf
Back Care – Materials 2pdf
Back Care – Materialspdf
Back Care – Liftingpdf
Back Care – Lift Smartlypdf

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