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Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Risk Assessment

This assessment is conducted to identify ergonomics-related risk factors with the goal of reducing the occurrence or potential for musculoskeletal injuries or disorders. Findings collected from worker interviews, observing the work routine and taking physical measurements are compared to ergonomic guidelines to determine human capability. Identified MSD hazards are classified as low, medium or high risk for musculoskeletal injury. Short, medium and long-term recommendations are presented in a comprehensive report and cover workstation layout and design, machinery/equipment/tools as well as work organization, work procedures, work environment, psychosocial factors, and work practices. This service may be used to assist an employer to comply with Ministry of Labour orders.

Sample Related Projects:

Ontario Service Safety Alliance for the Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors

• Conducted a five-month study to establish ergonomics best practice for the Ontario grocery industry with respect to MSD prevention and reduction in retail stores for the positions of Cashier, Meat Cutter, and Grocery Clerk/Shelf Stocker.

Nexient Learning Incorporated for Canada Post Corporation  

• Conducted a three-year joint study with the National Joint Health and Safety Committee (comprising Canada Post management and Canadian Union of Postal Workers) of musculoskeletal injury risk for in-vehicle delivery to rural mail boxes. This involved an in-depth assessment of the position followed by analysis and testing of right-hand drive vehicles as a potential control measure to reduce MSD risk.

The Park Hyatt Hotel

• Evaluated MSD risk for the specific task of manually handling dinner plates by Banquet Servers.

Ontario Power Generation

• Carried out an assessment within a control room setting for the purposes of evaluating ergonomic status, improving layout and design, and identifying potential risk factors for MSDs. Provided consultation to the project team through the implementation/design phase.