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SUMMARY:RSI Day 2026 Available to View
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nRepetitive Strain Injury Day Webinar Series\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]OHCOW is pleased to announce that the 2026 Webinar Series had 2\,015 registrants\, surpassing the registration for the 2025 sessions! It is now believed to be the world’s largest international ergonomics-focused webinar series. \nView the full playlist on our Youtube channel. [/vc_column_text]Go to Playlist[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]WEEK ONE \n\n\n\n10:00 AM – 10:15 AM \nWelcome Message and Overview\n\nSpeaker: Trevor Schell – Coordinator/OHCOW Ergonomist\n\n\n\n  \n10:15 AM – 11:00 AM \nSymptoms in the Opposite or Uninjured Leg and Limping-Related Back Pain: Secondary Effects on Lower-Extremity Joints and the Spine\n\nSpeaker: Trevor Schell – OHCOW Ergonomist\, Sudbury; Cathrine Hjelle Feier – UW Post Doctoral Fellow\n\nThis session examines how altered gait and compensatory movement patterns following lower-limb injury redistribute joint loading across the uninjured leg\, pelvis\, and spine. The presentation explores the development of functional and structural leg length discrepancies\, their impact on pelvic alignment\, and the resulting strain placed on the hip\, knee\, ankle\, sacroiliac joints\, and lumbar spine through disruption of the biokinetic chain. Emphasis is placed on understanding these interconnected biomechanical effects and on preventative measures such as early gait correction\, targeted rehabilitation\, and supportive interventions to reduce secondary injury risk and long-term musculoskeletal dysfunction. \nDOWNLOAD SLIDES \n\n  \n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM \nApplying Ergonomics at Home\n\nSpeaker: Daryl Stephenson – OHCOW Ergonomist\, Hamilton \n\nWhen people think of the term ergonomics\, they often think of the workplace. However\, ergonomics also plays a vital role in preventing injuries outside of work\, influencing how we move\, posture\, and perform everyday activities. This session explores various way that ergonomic principles can be applied to daily living. \nDOWNLOAD SLIDES \n\n\n  \n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM \nQ&A \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]REGISTER[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-day-2026-week-1-2-5/
CATEGORIES:RSI Day
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SUMMARY:RSI Day 2026 Week 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nRepetitive Strain Injury Day Webinar Series\nOHCOW is pleased to announce the return of our free annual international event focussed on musculoskeletal disorders and their prevention. Now in its 27th year\, OHCOW’s RSI Day program continues to translate the knowledge and experience of our professional staff and guest speakers to increase awareness and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Due its ever-expanding audience\, this year’s event will again be held virtually\, as a 4-week webinar series over the month of February. \nWEEK TWO[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n10:00 AM – 10:15 AM \nWelcome Message and Overview \n\nSpeaker: Trevor Schell – Coordinator/OHCOW Ergonomist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nUnderstanding Fatigue in Occupational Hand Tasks\n\nSpeaker: Michael Holmes – Program Director\, Brock University\n\nRepetitive strain injuries of the distal upper extremity are typically attributed to mechanical strain from cumulative loading. RSIs are multifactorial\, but neuromuscular fatigue is often a common mechanism linking occupational exposure to performance loss and injury risk. This presentation will review biomechanical and physiological evidence showing how peripheral and central fatigue accumulate during repetitive work\, ultimately compromising grip force and hand control. We will discuss our recent work that strives to leverage fatigue as a biomarker for early intervention and prevention. \nDOWNLOAD SLIDES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM \nErgonomics and Pregnancy\n\nSpeakers: Andrew Flanagan – OHCOW Ergonomist\, Melissa Statham – OHCOW Ergonomist; Jessica Montgomery – OHCOW\n\nPregnancy brings significant physical changes that can affect posture\, balance\, and musculoskeletal comfort. Applying ergonomic principles during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of MSDs\, and promote overall well-being. This session helps workers understand the risk factors associated with pregnancy and MSDs. Emphasis is placed on preventative measures\, body mechanics\, and supportive tools that help expectant mothers maintain comfort\, mobility\, and long-term musculoskeletal health throughout pregnancy. This session will also touch on workplace party responsibilities associated with pregnancy at work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD SLIDES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM\n\n\n\nQ & A\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text]REGISTER[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]More information and links to register will be provided.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-day-2026-week-1-2-2/
CATEGORIES:RSI Day
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SUMMARY:RSI Day 2026 Week 3
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nRepetitive Strain Injury Day Webinar Series\nOHCOW is pleased to announce the return of our free annual international event focussed on musculoskeletal disorders and their prevention. Now in its 27th year\, OHCOW’s RSI Day program continues to translate the knowledge and experience of our professional staff and guest speakers to increase awareness and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Due its ever-expanding audience\, this year’s event will again be held virtually\, as a 4-week webinar series over the month of February. \nWEEK THREE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]10:00 AM – 10:15 AM\nWelcome Message and Overview \nSpeaker: Trevor Schell – Coordinator/OHCOW Ergonomist \n  \n\n10:15 AM – 11:00 AM \nSimplifying Ergonomic Risk: A First Look at the Preliminary Ergonomics Risk Assessment Tool (PERAT) \nSpeaker: Nathan Birtch – WSPS Special Consultant (Ergonomics)\nIdentifying musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) hazards is often supported by simple checklists\, but prioritizing these hazards and assigning risk ratings typically requires complex assessment tools and specialized ergonomics knowledge. To address this gap\, Nathan Birtch\, Ergonomist at WSPS\, collaborated with employers and fellow ergonomists to design and pilot a practical\, easy-to-use solution: the Preliminary Ergonomics Risk Assessment Tool (PERAT). PERAT goes beyond basic checklists\, providing a structured approach without the complexity or time demands of in-depth ergonomic assessments. In this session\, we’ll introduce the tool\, share insights from its 2025 trial\, and outline next steps for formal evaluation and validation. While PERAT is not yet available for general use\, plans are underway to release it alongside a training component to ensure effective implementation. \n  \n\n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM \nFrom Pixels to Prevention: How AI is Changing Ergonomic Assessment\nSpeaker: Steven L. Fischer – Associate Professor | Associate Chair Applied Research Partnerships and Outreach\nAssociate Director Research\, CRE-MSD and Department of Kinesiology | University of Waterloo\nThis presentation will share insights about how advances in computer vision and artificial intelligence are transforming simple smart phone videos into actionable insights for musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention. Attendees will learn how emerging best-practice guidelines are shaping the responsible use of AI for ergonomic assessment\, including a specific case-example of the use of computer vision to drive a revised NIOSH Lifting Equation analysis. \n  \n\n\n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM \nQ & A\n[/vc_column_text]REGISTER[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:RSI Day 2026 Week 4
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nRepetitive Strain Injury Day Webinar Series Week 4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]10:00 AM – 10:15 AM\nWelcome Message and Overview \nTrevor Schell – Coordinator/OHCOW Ergonomist \n  \n\n  \n10:15 AM – 11:00 AM \nProtective or Problematic? Passive Shoulder Exoskeleton Use and Musculoskeletal Risk in Overhead Drilling: A Field to Lab Study\nSpeaker: Maria Valerio – Senior Project Manager\, Conestoga College\nRecent interest in passive shoulder exoskeletons is reshaping how we address musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks in overhead construction work. These devices aim to reduce shoulder stress and perceived strain\, yet questions remain about their impact on workers’ risk perception and muscular effort. Using a field to lab research approach\, we examined exoskeleton use during overhead drilling tasks in construction jobs. Overall\, exoskeletons may lower strain in some muscles but shift it to others\, potentially altering risk perception. Informed by this study and related research\, we will provide evidence-based insights to guide ergonomists in MSD prevention strategies. \n  \n\n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM \nPouring over the Data: Conditions of Work and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Among Alcohol Service Workers from Ontario\nSpeakers: Kristin Yates – Researcher\, Conestoga College\, Pete Driezen – Senior Data Analyst\, Conestoga College\, Mohammad Howard-Azzeh – Data Analyst\, Conestoga College\nPeople employed in the food and beverage industry in Canada face many occupational health and safety issues. Burnout is a major psychosocial challenge\, especially among servers\, bartenders\, and managers. Likewise\, musculoskeletal discomfort and pain are notable due to physically demanding tasks such as prolonged standing\, repetitive movements\, and handling heavy loads in fast-paced work environments. This study reports the results of a survey of 595 people employed in the alcohol service industry\, primarily from Ontario\, Canada. It explores the psychosocial conditions of work using the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire along with risk factors for chronic pain in this high-risk population. Implications of these findings for the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in this population are discussed. \n  \n\n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM\nQ & A[/vc_column_text]REGISTER[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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