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Recent Posts
- Workstation setup for an account manager
- Addressing the aging population in the workforce at the Alberta Health & Safety Conference
- Using two monitor screens at work? Suggestions for working in comfort.
- Customize your next lunch and learn safety session
- Principles of Office Ergonomics Course November 8 & 9, 2011
Category Archives: What’s new at EWI Works
Techniques for hospital workers to minimize reaching
We’re developing a manual handling course for hospital workers – learn some techniques to reduce reaching and the pain and strain on your shoulders! Continue reading
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H1N1: Are you prepared for your employees working from home?
Organizations are now asking employees to work from home if they’re sick thanks to H1N1. However, they must consider if their employees are working at a properly set up workstation to reduce risks of injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders. Do you have an action plan for telecommute workers? Continue reading
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Universal design and home environments
Linda recently attended a full day course offered by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and co-sponsored by the Saskatoon Health Region. The course, “Enabling Occupation Through Universal Design and Home Modification”, was presented by occupational therapist, Kathy Pringle. It covered current … Continue reading
Part 14 – Section 209 of the OHS Code: Patient Handling
Section 209 of Part 14 of the OHS Code is entirely new and refers specifically to the healthcare industry. If you need more detail on how to implement this change, you can find out more information in Worksafe Alberta’s publication, … Continue reading
Update to the 250KM Gobi March 2009
Here is the update on Blain Davis’ ultra marathon in the Gobi Desert to raise money and awareness for the research needed for Cystic Fibrosis. Continue reading
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Developing a training program to reduce MSI risks to workers
Part 14 of the Code requires that organizations need to implement a training program should they discover MSI risks to workers after conducting a hazard assessment. This doesn’t have to be a daunting task and EWI can help. Continue reading
OHS Code Part 14: addressing lifting and manual handling
Part 14 requires organizations to address MSIs in the workplace with reference to lifting and manual handling of heavy and awkward loads. The requirements include conducting a proper hazard assessment and implementing changes, including training, to address any risks of MSIs to workers. Continue reading
Updates from the OHS Code Changes seminar held in Edmonton
By now, many of you are aware that the Occupational Health and Safety Code was updated and the changes took effect as of July 1, 2009. However, are you aware of the changes – as well as the other standards … Continue reading
EWI improving proven ergonomic courses
With changes in safety codes and new research, EWI is updating our highly popular and proven erognomic training courses. Continue reading
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Ergonomist certification a lengthy and detailed process
There is more to becoming a certified ergonomist than taking a lunch and learn course or four day seminar. Before signing up to become “certified”, find out what the exact process is in order to become a recognized certified ergonomist. Continue reading
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