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Industrial Employer and Supervisor Guidelines
Construction Employer and Supervisor Guidelines
Office Employer and Supervisor Guidelines
Restaurant Employer and Supervisor Guidelines
Retail Employer and Supervisor Guidelines
Community Services & Home Care Sector Employer and Supervisor Guidelines
Industrial Employee Guidelines
Construction Employee Guidelines
Office Employee Guidelines
Restaurant Employee Guidelines
Retail Employee Guidelines
Community Services & Home Care Sector Employee Guidelines
WORKER WELLBEING
Ergonomics - We use our muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints to lift, carry, sit, stand, walk, move and work in a variety of ways. We often put too much demand on our bodies, causing pain and discomfort. This could also lead to a more serious injury called a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD).
Use these Ergonomics Tools to ensure you don't put too much demand on your body at work:
eOfficeErgo: Ergonomics e-Learning for Office Workers
Pains & Strains in the Workplace Tool- for employers and workers
Employees who are engaged in their work are likely to be mentally and physically healthy, passionate, and emotionally committed to their work and to their organization. As well, statistics have shown that a positive work environment results in reduced rates of absenteeism, stress levels, injuries and illnesses, while showing increased rates of morale and job satisfaction.
Use these tools to find services in your area:
211Ontario
Canadian Mental Health Association
Office Stretches
Recommended Positioning
Workstation Guidelines
Exercises for Better Back Care
Body Mechanics Principles to Reduce Back Pain
Copy Machine Stretches
Everyday Stretches
Online Stretches
Stressed-Out Stretches
SECTOR SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
School Boards Co-operative Inc. (SBCI)
Safety Talks General
Accident Investigation
Field Trips
First Aid
Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Stairways and Walkways
What To Do When We See Unsafe Acts
Working Alone
Workplace Violence in School Boards
Safety Talks Custodian
Electrical Safety
Ladder Safety
Noise
Personal Protective Equipment
Understanding the Causes of Accidents
Chemical Safety
Health & Safety News Flash
Basic Rights and Responsibilities
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Health & Safety Bulletins
Gymnasium Safety
Heat Stress
Housekeeping
Summer Clean Up Safety
Sun Sense
Teachers' Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities
Ministry of Labour
Multi-Workplace Joint Health & Safety Committee Guidance
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
IHSA Safety Talks
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
IHSA Safety Talks
Health and Community Care includes workplaces such as hospitals, long-term care homes, homes for residential care, nursing services, supported group living residences and independent support residences (group homes), treatment clinics and specialized services, laboratories, and professional offices and agencies.
Resources
Musculoskeletal Disorders Client Handling
Personal Protective Equipment Safety
Infection Prevention and Control
Prevent Workplace Violence
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