Joint CSST - Sherbrooke Regional Health Board Intervention to reduce musculoskeletal injury in a company in the rubber sector

Abstract

The CSST has undertaken pilot projects in various regions of Québec aimed at helping industries manage the prevention of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). This project, conducted in a company specialising in the deflashing of rubber profiles and with the collaboration of the CSST, implemented a participatory ergonomics programme based on bipartite work groups led by IRSST ergonomics specialists.

The project proceeded in four phases: development of a registry of the early signs of CTDs, identification of the most hazardous work situations, identification of risk factors, and execution of modifications. This intervention resulted in a reduction of CTDs in the company and the integration of safety considerations into the organizational culture.

Produced Under this Project

Scientific Publications

Intégration des approches statistiques et ergonomiques pour la compréhension des troubles musculosquelettiques
Chicoine D., Cloutier E., Bellemare M., Kuorinka I., Lechasseur C.
Source :
in Congrès annuel de l'Association canadienne d'ergonomie / ACE (29e : 1997 : Winnipeg, Canada), 1997, p. 117-125
Troubles musculo-squelettiques et travail répétitif : l’importance de l’exposition et de l’organisation du travail
Bellemare M., Cloutier E., Chicoine D., Lechasseur C.
Source :
in Temps et travail : Actes du 33e Congrès de la Société d'ergonomie de langue française / SELF (33e : 16-18 septembre, 1998 : Paris, France), 1998

Additional Information

Type: Project

Number: 0095-2110

Status: Completed

Research Field: OSH and Sustainable Prevention Work Environment

Team:

Marie Bellemare (IRSST)
Claude Lechasseur (IRSST)
René Allard (Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail)