42% of all lost time injuries are attributable to musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This is a leading occupational injury, with even higher occurrence in the service sector.
MSDs include injuries such as back sprain, muscle strain, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Almost $18 million dollars is paid out annually in lost-time compensation to service industry employees for MSDs. This equates to having employees miss an average of 10 days of work.
OSSA has launched an interactive module designed to give service sector employers an overview of MSDs and why it is important to prevent them. Click here
OSSA has a wealth of resources, products and services to help you in your campaign to reduce the incidence of MSDs in your workplace. Click here
The Ministry of Labour is the provincial enforcement agency that runs programs and campaigns to increase awareness of MSDs and their prevention. Click here to access Ministry of Labour resources
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