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Education and Training
Why do we have to educate workers?
Section 4.51(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires employers to ensure that workers exposed to a risk of MSI are educated so they can:
- Recognize risk factors in their job and, where appropriate, change their work area or their work habits to avoid injury
- Report signs and/or symptoms of injury in order to receive early treatment
- Be aware of the potential health effects of MSIs
What is the difference between education and training?
Education provides general information; training is job-specific and task-specific. Training can include a process for feedback, evaluation, and follow-up to ensure that workers understand as well as apply what was taught.
Section 4.51(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires employers to educate workers in risk identification related to the work, including the recognition of early signs and symptoms of MSIs and their potential health effects.
Section 4.51(2) requires employers to train workers to use MSI control measures that are implemented, including, where applicable, work procedures, mechanical aids, and personal protective equipment.
WorkSafeBC (Worker's Compensation Board) has produced an educational guide for workers: Understanding the Risks of Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI): An Educational Guide for Workers on Sprains, Strains, and Other MSIs (PDF 2 MB).
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