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WorkSafeBC Bulletins
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries. 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.
Non-prescribed Wrist Braces May Not Prevent Hand and Arm Injuries at Work
Ergonomics Commentary explaining what wrist braces are, how they are used, and when they should be used. Advises users that non-prescribed wrist braces are not personal protective equipment and may not prevent hand and arm injuries at work.Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (99 KB)
Back Belts May Not Prevent Injuries at Work
Ergonomics Commentary explaining what a back belt is and how back belts cannot be used as personal protective equipment. The commentary advises users that back belts may not prevent injuries at work and may, in some cases, increase the risk of injuries.Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (97 KB)
Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Prevention Bulletins
Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Bulletins provide information on typical MSI issues faced by workers in the following occupations. The information is provided as a guideline only; employers must still complete an MSI risk assessment to accurately determine the risk in their workplace.
- Bed Making (PDF 167 KB)
- Floor-Cleaning Machines (PDF 182 KB)
- Floor Mopping (PDF 195 KB)
- General X-ray Technologist (PDF 98 KB)
- Laundry in Health Care Facilities (PDF 382 KB)
- Room Cleaning (PDF 186 KB)
- Tree Planting (PDF 220 KB)
- Warehouse Order Picker (PDF 220 KB)
Human Factors Bulletins
These human factors bulletins focus on how workers interact with their work environments. They are based on accident investigations that examine all the workplace factors that influence the decisions and actions of the workers involved in an incident. These factors help to identify the causes of an accident. Identifying these causes can help to prevent similar workplace accidents.
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