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This site provides information to help prevent musculoskeletal and repetitive strain injuries. We welcome your .

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Safety Spotlight

The following videos are available for free download.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(1 min 49 s)

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Disc Protrusion
(2 min 7 s)

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Toolbox meeting guides

New Toolbox Meeting Guides for Overexertion

Drywall Work: Overhead reaching can increase risk of MSI
Flooring: Contact stress can increase risk of MSI
Masonry Work: Bending over at the waist can increase risk of MSI

2012 Western Conference on Safety

2012 Western Conference on Safety

The 2012 Western Conference on Safety will be taking place in Vancouver on April 23-24, 2012, with optional post-conference professional development courses available on April 25-26. Online registration is now available.

2012 NAOSH Week

Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week - May 6-12, 2012

The 2012 NAOSH Week theme is Safety & Health - a Commitment for Life: Making It Work. Challenge yourself and your co-workers to promote safety in a way that no company or organization has ever done before. More information ...

 

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