Musculoskeletal Disorders: Awareness

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a potential risk for workers in all industries and occupations. They can cause discomfort, fatigue, pain, injury and illness. In fact, work-related musculoskeletal injuries are the most frequent type of lost-time injury and are the largest cost of lost-time compensation in Canada.

This course is offered free of charge by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to promote awareness of this important issue. It complements Musculoskeletal Disorders: Prevention, another CCOHS online course.

Topics include:

  • what are work-related MSDs
  • the three stages of musculoskeletal injuries
  • risk factors for MSDs
  • common causes of MSDs
  • prevention tips

Upon completion of this course, you will:

  • Know the main characteristics of work-related MSDs.
  • Understand the common causes of MSDs.
  • Have received practical tips on lifting and performing other manual work.
  • Understand the importance of developing a prevention program.

Average time to complete this course is about 20 minutes.

Target audience

  • All workers, including managers, supervisors and health and safety committee members.
  • Anyone wanting to learn more about MSDs.

Pre-requisite

None

Delivery method

This is an e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the internet and you are ready to go! This e-learning course lets you learn at your own pace, in your own environment and at your convenience.

Review process

CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists and are reviewed by employers and representatives from labour and government. This ensures that their content and approach are unbiased and credible.

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