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Resources for Young Workers by Industry - Restaurant & Hospitality

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General | Cuts & Burns | Falls | Heat Stress/Hypothermia | Sprains & Strains | Other
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent young worker injuries and illnesses in restaurants and hospitality. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

If you have any questions please E-mail us at or phone 604-276-3100 in the Lower Mainland, or toll-free in British Columbia at 1-888-621-7233 (621-SAFE).

Sprains & Strains

Some of the tasks we perform at work--such as lifting, reaching, and repeating the same movements--can strain our bodies. In some situations, these tasks can result in an injury to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, and joints of the neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, legs, and back. This type of injury is called a musculoskeletal injury, or MSI.

Understanding the Risks of Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) (PDF 1.2 MB; Updated December 2008) space
An educational guide for workers, on sprains, strains, and other MSIs
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Also available in the following languages:

Ergonomic Tips for the Hospitality Industry space
The following are a series of 8 ergonomic pamphlets for the Hospitality industry including the accommodation, and food and beverage sectors.

MSI PREVENTION BULLETIN 5 - Floor Mopping (PDF 195 KB) space
This bulletin provides information for housekeepers, cleaners, and custodians regarding possible risk controls to eliminate or minimize musculoskeletal injury during floor mopping.
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MSI PREVENTION BULLETIN 7 - Floor-Cleaning Machines (PDF 182 KB) space
This bulletin provides information for housekeepers, cleaners, and custodians regarding possible risk controls to eliminate or minimize musculoskeletal injury during the use of vacuums, polishers/burnishers, and floor scrubbers to clean floors.
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Back Talk: An Owner's Manual for Backs (PDF 621 KB)space
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Updated: April 2007

Back Belts May Not Prevent Injuries at Work (PDF 132 KB)space
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The Ergonomics pages on Safety at Work list several more resources concerning MSIs.



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