Eleven years ago a small yet determined group of injured workers, suffering the debilitating effects of RSI or musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), began a movement to raise awareness of these injuries, their causes and the need for both solutions and fair compensation. Since then many others have joined their cause as workers around the world will attend events to mark the day.
The following are some of the key Ontario events.
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Sponsored by the Ontario Federation of Labour, Toronto & York Region Labour Council, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Toronto, Canadian Auto Workers Local 112, Workers Health & Safety Centre, Injured Workers Consultants.
Friday, February 26, 2010 — 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
RSI Symposium: It’s time for ergonomic regulation
Address: CAW Local 112 Union Hall, 30 Tangiers Road, Toronto
A one-day event consisting of panel discussions, worker testimonials and songs, and guest speakers, including keynote speaker Sid Ryan, president, Ontario Federation of Labour. Lunch will be provided.
Registration is required.
To register, contact Shan White admin@caw112.on.ca or at 416-635-5988
or Enzo Mancuso enzo@whsc.on.ca or at 416-522-2386.
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Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers are hosting two events.
SUDBURY & WINDSOR
OHCOW Sudbury in cooperation with Cambrian College e-Dome:
Friday, February 26, 2010 — 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
RSI Day Plus 2010: Working in Extremes — Weathering RSI's
Address: Cambrian College, 1400 Barrydowne Road, Sudbury, ON (attend in person)
Access this event online from anywhere in Ontario, free of charge.
Want more information?
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OHCOW Windsor in conjunction with Windsor and District Labour Council, the Windsor Occupational Health Information Service, Canadian Auto Workers Local 195, and Workers Health & Safety Centre:
Saturday, February 27, 2010 — 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Address: CAW Local 195 Hall, 3400 Somme Avenue, Windsor, ON
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Registration & opening remarks |
| 10:00 am to 12 noon |
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WHSC training program Workplace Design
(registration $15.00) |
| 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
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Panel Discussion: MSD Guidelines—
Isn't it time for regulations?
(no fee for attending panel discussion only) |
For more information on the workshop, contact John Arnold, WHSC at
1-519-383-5144.
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LONDON
Monday, March 1, 2010 — 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Free)
Address: London Occupational Safety & Health (LOSH) Office, 797 York Street, London, ON
This one day event features a Labour panel consisting of representatives from CAW, London & District Labour Council, CUPW, OPSEU, and Injured Workers who will discuss RSI/MSD injuries and the critical need for ergonomic legislation.
Presentations running throughout the day include:
Office of the Worker Advisor (OWA) Intake Clinic for injured workers
Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC)
Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
ATN Access Inc. – Assistive Devices & Dragon Demonstration
Injured Workers Stories
For further information, contact Chad O’Halloran at LOSH 519-433-4156 or you may reach Wendy Knelsen, Facilitator of the Injured Workers’ Group at wendy33@execulink.com.
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For its part, the WHSC has scheduled two of its most popular ergonomic training programs: Ergonomics: Injuries, Risk Factors and Design Principles and Ergonomic Toolbox. These programs will be offered in communities across Ontario for a nominal fee of $20 per participant (plus GST), per program. Both programs incorporate critical information on MSD prevention developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario and endorsed by the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
Register today to secure your spot!
Want to register now for a specially priced WHSC ergonomics training program?
Want more information on RSI Awareness Day and related resources?
Want more information about WHSC health and safety training?
Call 1-888-869-7950 and ask to speak to a training service representative or contact a WHSC near you.
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