Section 4 – MSI Prevention
Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations
OP – Computer Workstations Ergonomics
To request an ergonomic assessment for a staff member managers can email: wrhaOESHergo@wrha.mb.ca
Resources for Staff – Appropriate Workstation Setup
- OESH Computer Workstation Bulletins – Bulletins include: Ideal Work Practices, Adjusting the Office Chair, Keyboard and Mouse, Monitor and Document Holders, Positioning to Decrease Reach and Telephone.
- Online e-learning tool – Modules 5, 6, 7 & 9 (the office chair, computer input devices, the computer monitor, and the comfort zone)
- Sit Stand Workstations and Work Practice Changes – If a sit stand workstation has been recommended for you, please follow the guidelines below.
Exercises for Staff
Manual Material Handling Guidelines
Safe Patient Handling Manual and Operational Procedure
- Safe Patient Handling and Movement Operational Procedure
- Safe Patient Handling and Movement Program Manual
- WRHA Home Care – Safe Work Procedures
- Provincial Safe Work Procedures
Safe Patient Handling Manual: Resources
- Workplace Safety and Health Act Section 4: Duties of Employers
- Workplace Safety and Health Regulations Part 2.2.1: New Worker Orientation
- Workplace Safety and Health Regulation Part 8: Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Workplace Safety and Health Regulation Part 39: Healthcare Facilities
Resources: Assessment & Communication
- Musculoskeletal Hazards in Patient Handling
- Risk Assessment: General Considerations and Red Flag Checklist
- Risk Assessment: Patient Assessment Procedures and Screening Tool
- Safe Patient Handling Assessment Form
- Transfer Logo Samples (Page 28 of SPH)
Resources: Hazard Control Options
Resources: Training & Education
- Patient Capability Assessment Outcomes
- Safe Patient Handling Algorithms (Page 27 of SPH)
- Sample Compentency Checklists (Page 34 of SPH)
- PowerPoint Presentation Traning Sample