This is a free webinarÌýoffered through the Client/Patient Handling Community of PracticeÌý(CoP), in partnership with CRE-MSD, , and .
In this webinar
The job duties of Personal Support Workers (PSWs)Ìýcontinues to expand. As a result, it is critical to obtain knowledge of the tasks that are the most demanding and potentially pose the largest injury risks.ÌýThis information can help direct ergonomic interventions to mitigate injury risk, in particular musculoskeletal disorders.
This webinar will present findings from a survey of over 400ÌýPSWs, consisting of the most physically demanding and frequently completed PSW work tasks, along with descriptions of contextual factors that influence the intensity of the physical demand required for specific tasks.Ìý
About the presenters
Ms. Daphne HoÌýis an MSc student in the Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics Lab at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Her research is focused onÌýthe use of wearable technologies as a tool to help monitor and reduce biomechanical exposure in the workplace. In addition, she is currently working closely with the Personal Support Worker population in an effort to mitigate injury risk amongst these workers.Ìý
Dr. Steven FischerÌýis an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.ÌýSteven directs research in the Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics Lab (OBEL)Ìýwhere the main thrust of his research focusses on evaluating and enhancing occupational/workplace performance.ÌýDr. Fischer’s current research focuses on developing and evaluating pre/post hire physical employment tests for physical demanding professions; and, on identifying how individual factors (e.g., arm strength, leg strength, etc.) affect movement behaviours when performing occupational tasks.ÌýHis research is supported by research-industry partnership grants and contracts in addition to government sponsored operating and infrastructure awards. /occupational-biomechanics-and-ergonomics-lab | |
Webinar resources
Webinar slide presentation (PDF)
For assistance, please contact BetinaÌýButler atÌýbbutler@uwaterloo.ca.
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Ontario
Ministry
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Province
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