7 Steps to Preventing MSI in the Workplace

Employers need to make sure that preventing MSI is a key part of their company’s occupational health and safety program. The ergonomics requirements listed in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation are intended to eliminate or minimize the risk of MSI to workers.

The chart below describes the process for preventing these injuries in the workplace. This is not necessarily a linear process from beginning to end. More than one step can take place at one time. For more details go to the booklet Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) - A guide for employers and joint committees (PDF 924kb).