Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety/Centre canadien d'hygi¸ne et de sˇcuritˇ au travail
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Ergonomics

Provides advice and tools for improving workplace well-being. Aims to help managers improve their own well-being and the well-being of their staff. Covers topics such as work-life balance, time and workload management, the physical work environment, alternative office designs, and stress management.

Source: Canada School of Public Service



Presents various resources including a pains and strains workplace tool, musculoskeletal disorders prevention and computer use information.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Labour



Provides information on repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) and how to prevent them. Covers ergonomic principles, symptoms and causes of discomfort, how to evaluate and adjust workstations, and outlines exercises designed to reduce injury. Includes a workstation checklist. Link requires PDF reader.

Source: Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta



Outlines the benefits of stretching at the workstation, and recommends how to minimize the strain of working at a computer for long periods of time. Provides illustrated examples of stretches for the hands, forearms, neck, shoulders, back, side, and legs, that can be done at the workstation.

Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)