IRSST - Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail

Production of information tools to prevent MSDs during library layout projects

Abstract

In an exploratory study, the researchers established a link between library work activities and many musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors. They documented how different choices made about missions, architecture and library work organization during a development project could contribute to the appearance of such injuries. From this, the Association paritaire du secteur affaires municipales (APSAM), in collaboration with the CSST, produced an ergonomic guide on the redevelopment of a service desk. While continuing to promote their research results, the scientists will develop new documents with the cooperation of APSAM: an ergonomic guide on library development, and technical data sheets on the most important aspects for preventing MSD in this work environment. Once again, APSAM will disseminate these publications and will use them to develop training activities. Libraries will thus have relevant tools for equipment and development choices, which take into account MSD prevention.

Additional Information

Type: Project
Number: 0099-3290
Status: Completed
Year of completion: 2005
Team:
  • Marie Bellemare (Université Laval)
  • Louis Trudel (Université Laval)
  • Élise Ledoux (IRSST)
  • Sylvie Montreuil (Université Laval)
  • Marie Laberge (Université Laval)
  • Micheline Marier (Université Laval)
  • Patrick Vincent (Association paritaire pour la santé et la sécurité du travail, secteur affaires municipales)