Ergonomics and Bill 160 Archives - Optimal Performance

By Carla Mardonet

In accommodation, Back Pain, blog, CDN HR Reporter, compliance, courses, Ergnomic Design, ergonomic audits, ergonomic design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Ergonomics and Bill 160, Ergonomics in office design, evaluation, Integrated Standards, Jane Sleeth, JDA, JDA's, JE Sleeth, left handed mousing, legislation Ontario, lifting, low back pain, management techniques, Manual Materials Handling Posted July 25, 2014

Did you know Ergonomics is Mandatory Under the General Duty Clause of the OHS Act?

A formal and effective Ergonomic Program when developed by the experts at OPC Inc. should include the following elements; 1. Written Policies about the Ergonomic Program 2. Tie in of the program [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Ergnomic Design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Ergonomics and Bill 160, Ergonomics in office design, evaluation Posted May 15, 2014

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders on the decline in Ontario | Institute for Work and Health; OPC’s take on these findings

Work-related Musculoskeletal disorders on the decline in Ontario | Institute for Work & Health. More proof as to how Ergonomic Programs and improved treatment by Physiotherapists can [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Ergnomic Design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Ergonomics and Bill 160, Ergonomics in office design, evaluation Posted May 15, 2014

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders on the decline in Ontario | Institute for Work and Health; OPC's take on these findings

Work-related Musculoskeletal disorders on the decline in Ontario | Institute for Work & Health. More proof as to how Ergonomic Programs and improved treatment by Physiotherapists can [...]

In ergonomic design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Ergonomics and Bill 160, Ergonomics in office design, Uncategorized Posted January 3, 2013

Employers in Ontario and Optimal Performance's Clients be aware; The Ministry of Labour will scrutinize your Ergonomic Programs!!

Ontario’s newly formed Prevention Council (see previous Blog by OPC about the new Council and new mandate for the M of L of Ontario) will embark on a province-wide consultation to pursue [...]

In Ergnomic Design, ergonomic audits, ergonomic design, Ergonomic design; Ergonomics, ergonomic regulations, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics, Ergonomics and Bill 160, Uncategorized Posted January 3, 2013

Before & After Ergonomics: "Make the Wo

Great Blog as MSI’s are still a huge problem for many reasons in North America. This applies to Canada’s workplaces as well. Jane Sleeth and the team of certified ergonomists at [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In 2011, Bill 160, Ergonomics and Bill 160, Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, OPC and Bill 160 Posted March 22, 2012

Bill 160 OHSA Amendments Coming in Force April 2012

Bill 160 OHSA Amendments Coming Into Force In Ontario The Ontario government has proclaimed that effective April 1, 2012, certain amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “Act”) [...]