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Ministry of Labor launches New Online Workplace Tool

New online workplace tool informs people about musculoskeletal disorders.
The Ministry of Labor has launched a tool for workplaces to utilize to identify and prevent musculoskeletal disorders. In particular, to identify workplace tasks that may lead to MSDs.

Employees and employers need to work together to address MSDs and come up with solutions to eliminate MSDs from the workplace.    

Below is the link to the online tool:

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/pains/pains_strains.php



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