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Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Prevention

Musculoskeletal injury (MSI), as defined by Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, is an injury or disorder of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood vessels or related soft tissue including a sprain, strain and inflammation, that may be caused or aggravated by work. Sometimes tasks that we perform at work, even ones we have done many times before, can result in a muscle strain (or MSI). Repetitive motion and overexertion can both be a cause of MSI and account for about 1/3 of the claims accepted by WorkSafeBC. WorkSafe BC provides resources and information on how to understand and address this health and safety risk.

District MSI Prevention Program

Responsibilities

Employer:

  • Create and administer a Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program as per WorkSafeBC regulation.

Supervisors:

  • Consult with workers to identify potential MSI risks
  • Investigate reports of signs or symptoms of MSI
  • Eliminate, or where not practicable minimize, MSI risks
  • Educate workers in the use of any control measures taken
  • Follow up on any control measures that are put in place to ensure they are effective

Employees:

  • Report any signs and/or symptoms of MSI to their supervisor
  • Take part in any MSI education and training offered by the District
  • Abide by any MSI training and/or safe work procedures put in place

Resources

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