This 4 hour course focuses on preventing musculoskeletal disorders in the workforce.
Built to MLITSD guidelines, the course will cover legal obligations, hazard assessment, ergonomic best practices, tools and equipment that will help keep workers safe for years to come.
Enroll today to gain skills in evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and OHSA-compliant reporting.
This 4 hour course focuses on preventing musculoskeletal disorders in the workforce.
Built to MLITSD guidelines, the course will cover legal obligations, hazard assessment, ergonomic best practices, tools and equipment that will help keep workers safe for years to come.
This course provides practical awareness of musculoskeletal risks and the controls used to reduce them in the workplace.
By the end of this 4-hour course, participants will be able to:
Enroll today to gain skills in evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and OHSA-compliant reporting.
This course is designed for individuals involved in physically demanding or repetitive work and those responsible for monitoring worker safety.
Supervisors who oversee tasks involving repetition, force, lifting, or awkward postures and must identify and address MSD risks.
Workers who perform repetitive, strenuous, or physically demanding tasks that may contribute to musculoskeletal strain.
JHSC members who participate in hazard identification, inspections, and injury prevention initiatives.
Representatives responsible for supporting ergonomic improvements and reducing MSD risk in smaller workplaces.
Tasks involving repetition, force, awkward posture, or sustained positions can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders if not properly assessed and controlled.
Work tasks should be designed or adjusted to reduce physical strain through proper layout, tool selection, job rotation, and safe work practices.
Identifying discomfort early and addressing MSD risks promptly helps prevent minor strain from developing into long term injury.
Musculoskeletal disorders are a recognized workplace hazard and are reviewed during inspections as part of general hazard identification and control practices.
During inspections or compliance reviews, Ministry of Labour inspectors assess whether employers have identified MSD hazards and taken reasonable steps to reduce worker exposure.
Inspectors routinely assess:
Identification of tasks with MSD risk factors
Use of ergonomic controls and safe work practices
Worker training and awareness related to MSD prevention
Involvement of supervisors and safety representatives
This course helps workplaces understand how MSD risks are addressed from a compliance perspective and how preventative measures support due diligence.
Secure Your Future.
This course provides a Record of Training (ROT) confirming completion of Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention Training.
While this is not a government issued certification, the Record of Training is commonly used by employers to document that workers and supervisors have received formal instruction related to MSD prevention.
Training records support employer documentation and may be reviewed during inspections or safety program evaluations.
Musculoskeletal injuries often develop gradually and can lead to lost time, reduced productivity, and long term health impacts.
Providing MSD Prevention Training helps organizations demonstrate due diligence by proactively identifying ergonomic risks and implementing preventative controls.
After completing this course, participants have a clearer understanding of how everyday tasks affect the body over time.
Workers leave with awareness of:
This course helped me understand how small movements and posture issues add up over time. It made me more aware of how I work every day.
The training gave simple examples of how to reduce strain at work. A lot of it was stuff I could apply immediately.
This course explained MSD risks in a way that made sense for both workers and supervisors. It’s useful across different roles.
Experts also agree this training supports effective musculoskeletal disorder prevention through improved ergonomics and safer work practices.
