Ergonomics & MSD Prevention Toolkit

A practical, ready-to-use toolkit designed to help Ontario workplaces identify, reduce, and manage musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks through clear guidance and simple prevention tools.

This toolkit supports early hazard identification, better workstation setup, and everyday preventive practices — without turning ergonomics into a complex or technical program.

It’s built for real workplaces that want a clear, usable approach to MSD prevention that supports workers, supervisors, and JHSCs.

What this toolkit helps you do

• Identify ergonomics risks early, before injuries develop

• Support safe workstation setup and work practices

• Encourage worker awareness and participation

• Provide supervisors and JHSCs with consistent review tools

• Document prevention efforts as part of due diligence

What’s included

• Ergonomics & MSD Prevention Policy
  Sets clear expectations and outlines the program approach.

• Worker Ergonomics Self-Assessment Checklist
  Supports early hazard identification and reporting.

• Preventive Practices Manual
  Practical guidance to help reduce common MSD risks.

• Stretch & Microbreak Guide
  Simple, everyday strategies to support prevention.

• Sitting & Standing Workstation Setup Guide
  Clear guidance for adjusting workstations safely and effectively.

  All tools are editable, practical, and suitable in-person and remote work environments.

  Employers remain responsible for compliance with applicable legislation.
  Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final.