Identifying and Advancing Equitable Solutions for Musculoskeletal Risk Management
1 p.m. (ET) Sept. 28
Ergonomics and equity are inextricably linked. To mitigate ergonomic risk, employers must address the physical, social and organizational factors that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Join the MSD Solutions Lab Thursday, Sept. 28, to explore ergonomics and DE&I. Our panel of ergonomics experts and business leaders will share insights and strategies to advance equitable solutions for musculoskeletal risk management. Employers will learn about factors that influence MSD risk, understand how to ensure ergonomic interventions work for everyone, and learn how to engage their workforce to address MSD risk factors.
MSD Solutions Lab Workplace Safety Summit: Insights and Actions to Prevent the Most Common Injury (June 15, 2023)
It’s been a year since the Council’s MSD Solutions Lab launched its first-of-a-kind MSD Pledge to unite employers worldwide in reducing workplace MSDs. Since last June, we’ve made tremendous progress towards this mission, with more than 150 organizations, representing over 2.6 million employees, joining this global effort. This summit, timed to the one-year anniversary of the MSD Pledge debut, is designed to celebrate this incredible progress while discussing the future of work, emerging MSD research, insights gained, and what this means for organizations of all sizes looking to advance their safety journey and mitigate MSD risk.
Emerging Technologies: Putting MSD Solutions into Practice (March 9, 2023)
Prevention is key to tackling MSD injuries. Now, emerging technologies are making it easier to address workplace injuries before they start. Join the MSD Solutions Lab in this virtual briefing. Hear from experts on the implementation of new and emerging technologies for businesses.
Preventing Work-related MSDs: Interventions and Directions for the Future (Jan. 12, 2023)
EHS professionals and business leaders will learn about and discuss a new white paper from the MSD Solutions Lab, "Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review of Current Interventions and Future Research Directions". Read the report.
MSD Solutions Lab: End-of-year Message (Dec. 12, 2022)
Corinne Towler, MSD Solutions Lab Director, shares 2022 important milestones and offers gratitude to all who have contributed to the success of the program. Learn more about the 2022 milestones.
Town Hall: Linking MSDs to Total Worker Health (Nov. 10, 2022)
Dr. Jack Dennerlein, professor and interim chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Movement & Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University; Dr. Emily Huang, associate professor, Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences; and Dr. Alysha Meyers, epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/NIOSH discuss how the Total Worker Health approach reduces risk by contributing to work environments that are safe, health-enhancing and fulfilling for workers.
MSD Small Business Summit (Oct 19, 2022)
Small business owners talk about creative and attainable solutions to prevent MSDs. Speakers are: Gina Valhas, occupational hygiene officer, WorkSafeBC; Dr. Anthony Harris, founder, HFit Health; Bryan Statham, founder & CEO, LifeBooster; and Mark Madrid, associate administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, U.S. Small Business Association.
Town Hall: Conducting Hazard Assessments and Identifying MSD Risks (Aug. 11, 2022)
Prevention is key to tackling MSD injuries. This town hall covers hazard assessments and identifying musculoskeletal risks.
Town Hall: Building Your MSD Solutions Program (July 14, 2022)
Industry experts discuss solutions for musculoskeletal disorders, the most common causes of disability, early retirement and limitations to gainful employment.
