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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read August 14, 2014

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with an harassment claim; amendments to the Ontario pension legislation; and WSIB new musculoskeletal program of care.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Payroll, Union Relations / Carrigan case, discrimination, employment law, harassment, HRinfodesk, musculoskeletal injuries, PBA amendments, workers compensation, workplace harassment, wsib

By Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD | 3 Minutes Read March 9, 2012

It’s time for an ergonomics refresher on training

A while back, I wrote about how mandatory training in ergonomics would be an effective way of preventing workplace injuries (musculoskeletal injuries/disorders and repetitive strain injuries), reducing absenteeism, increasing productivity and improving morale in the workplace. Have my opinions changed?

Article by Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD / Health and Safety / assess risks, decrease absences, decrease employee pain and suffering, decrease injuries, eliminate or reduce risks, employment law, ergonomics, identify risks, increase morale, increase productivity, lost time injuries, Ministry of Labour, MSD, musculoskeletal disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, occupational health and safety act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, repetitive strain injuries, RSI, training, wsib

By Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD | 4 Minutes Read November 12, 2010

Should ergonomic training be mandatory in every workplace?

I recently read a case coming out of Alberta where a clerical worker developed carpel tunnel syndrome from work. She was promoted in her workplace and had to do even more typing and handwriting with poor quality office furniture and pens. She was not able to take breaks due to the pressure to produce, staff shortages and hiring freezes. Ultimately, the new job aggravated her condition to the point where she required surgery.

Article by Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD / Health and Safety / Appeals Commission for the Alberta Workers’ Compensation, carpel tunnel syndrome, computer work, employment law, ergonomic related injuries, ergonomic training, ergonomics, musculoskeletal injuries, occupational health and safety act, repetitive stress injuries, workers compensation, Workers' Compensation Board, workstation equipment

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