International RSI Awareness Day

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January 13, 2010
February 28 is International RSI Awareness Day - WHSC offers specially priced ergonomics training across Ontario

The Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) encourages you to join thousands of health and safety advocates around the world this February 28 to mark the 11th anniversary of International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day.

Eleven years ago a determined group of injured workers, suffering the debilitating effects of RSI or musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), ignited a movement to raise awareness of these injuries, their causes and the need for both solutions and fair compensation.

Again this year a variety of events and learning opportunities across Ontario are focused on raising awareness and the need for workplace prevention measures. For our part the WHSC is offering training solutions.

The WHSC has scheduled two of its most popular and effective RSI training programs Ergonomics: Injuries, Risk Factors and Design Principles and Ergonomic Toolbox. These programs, which have been recently updated to include all important feedback from program participants, will be offered in communities across Ontario for a nominal fee of $20 per participant (plus GST), per program. Both programs also incorporate critical information on MSD prevention developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Council of Ontario and endorsed by the Ontario Ministry of Labour.

Programs are well attended. Register now to avoid disappointment.

Want to register now for a specially priced WHSC ergonomics training program?

Want to read the WHSC program descriptors?
- Ergonomics: Injuries, Risk Factors and Design Principles
- Ergonomic Toolbox

Want to learn more about RSI Day, other events, and related resources?

Want more information about WHSC health and safety training? Call 1-888-869-7950 and ask to speak to a training service representative or contact a WHSC near you.