Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) refers to a category of injuries involving damage to muscles, tendons and nerves
caused by overuse or misuse.
More workers sustain RSIs than all other occupational injuries combined.
Workplace injuries such as repetitive strain injuries (RSI's) account for:
42%
of all lost time claims
50%
of all lost time days
These injuries are also increasingly being reported by students and others in our communities.
Each year much of Ontario's workforce sustain Repetitive Strain Injuries.
What is both troubling and a source of encouragement is knowing RSIs are preventable.
Repetitive Strain Injury Day, increases awareness of these critical, debilitating issues and serves to educate workers about the hazards and prevention methods.
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An introduction of upcoming changes to the PDD handbook and PDD.
An introduction of upcoming changes to the PDD handbook and PDD.
A look at the problems women have finding appropriately sized and sufficiently protective personal protective equipment (PPE).
View the first week’s session in the RSI Webinar Series!
View the first week’s session in the RSI Webinar Series!
View the first week’s session in this RSI Webinar Series!
View the first week’s session in this RSI Webinar Series, Part One on Shoulder Injuries.
February 2022
[WEBINAR SERIES]
Covering musculoskeletal disorders, integrating return-to-work components, ergonomics for specific occupations, and ergonomic prevention tools
February 17, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Nathan Birtch, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
February 10, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Trevor Schell, Ergonomist, OHCOW (Sudbury)
February 10, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Trevor Schell, OHCOW Ergonomist
Caleb O’Leary, Fanshawe College
February 28, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
David Mijatovic, Ergonomist,OHCOW (Toronto)
February 28, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Daryl Stephenson, Ergonomist, OHCOW (Hamilton)
February 24, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Andrew Flanagan, Ergonomist, OHCOW (Sarnia)
February 24, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Dwayne Fuchs, Ergonomist, OHCOW (Thunder Bay)
Melissa Statham, Ergonomist,OHCOW (Windsor)
February 17, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Amy DuBreuil, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Physiohealth Inc
February 17, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Dennis Polygenis, Physiohealth Inc
February 26, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Allison Stephens, Fanshawe College
February 26, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Jim Potvin, McMaster University, University of California – Berkeley, Potvin Biomechanics Inc.
February 19, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), Ergonomists
February 19, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, OHCOW Ergonomists
February 19, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Dave Wilken, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 12, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Trevor Schell, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 12, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Trevor Schell, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 12, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, OHCOW Ergonomists
February 5, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, OHCOW Ergonomists
February 5, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Daryl Stephenson, PhD, Ergonomist AE, OHCOW Hamilton
February 5, 2021
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Ranny (Ronny) Michael, MHK, AE
February 2021
[WEBINAR SERIES]
Covering OHCOW’s new Office Ergonomics Handbook, remote workstations, modern, flexible office settings, the anthropometric calculator, WSIAT discussion papers, rapid upper limb assessment, Dupuytren’s Contacture, and Industry 4.0
February 28, 2020
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Andre Gauvin, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2020
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
David Chezzi, Prevention Link
February 28, 2020
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
A thought-provoking discussion by a panel of Canadian experts at the closing of the 2020 OHCOW RSI Day webinar event.
February 28, 2020
[VIDEO]
CTV News
Coverage of the 2020 RSI Day event “What’s a Workers’ Life Worth?”
February 28, 2020
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Trevor Schell, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2020
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Dr. Paul Demers, Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC)
February 28, 2020
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
A thought-provoking discussion by a panel of Canadian experts at the closing of the 2020 OHCOW RSI Day webinar event.
February 28, 2020
[WEBINAR SERIES]
Covering permanent impairment awards, the economics of ergonomics, driving prevention and compensation with scientific evidence, as well as a new hazard assessment app
February 28, 2019
Part of the RSI Day Webinar Series
Celebrating 20 years of increasing awareness on musculoskeletal disorders and related occupational health issues
February 28, 2019
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Daryl Stephenson, PhD, OHCOW Ergonomist
February 28, 2019
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Katie Goggins, PhD Candidate, Natural Resources Engineering, Laurentian University
February 28, 2019
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Catherine Fenech, RSI Day Founder
February 28, 2019
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Trevor Schell, M.Sc, CCPE, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Ergonomist
February 28, 2019
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Amin Yazdani, PhD, CSP, Professor, OHSW Program Coordinator, Conestoga College, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo and McMaster University
February 28, 2018
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
Presenter: Melissa Statham, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2018
[RECORDING PRESENTATION]
John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2018
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
Trevor Schell, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2018
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
Caleb Leduc, Research Development Management, CROSH, Laurentian University
February 28, 2018
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
James Miuccio, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2018
[WEBINAR SERIES]
Presenting the StressAssess survey tool, health effects of Shiftwork, psychosocial ergonomics, economics of ergonomics, as well as in introduction to mCROSH.
February 28, 2018
[EVENT]
Presenting the ergo tools app, noise exposure, ergonomics of smart phones and tablets, and the implications of sit / stand workstations
February 28, 2017
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
Dr. Kevin Hedges, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2017
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
Melissa Statham and Trevor Schell, Ergonomists, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2017
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
Chelsie Baizana, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2017
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
Dr. Mike Sonne, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2016
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
Brenda Mallat, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
February 28, 2016
[RECORDED PRESENTATION]
Chelsie Baizana, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
April 28, 2015
[SLIDES / PRESENTATIONS]
Topics include safe lifting, sitting vs standing, the brain’s connection with movement, the physical demands of work, as well as upper limb musculoskeletal disorders.
If you have questions / comments regarding RSI Day or any of the sessions from above, please contact OHCOW.
