A Pedagogical Approach Based on Practical Exercises and Enhanced Feedback for Skills Improvement in Novice Handlers Abstract The incidence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in manual materials handlers remains very high. A research program developed several years ago resulted in the development of an integrated prevention strategy combining two approaches: (1) reducing risk factors and (2) improving handlers’ skills through an understanding of eight rules of handling and through reflective practice. According to the preliminary data from a study under way Implementation of an integrated prevention strategy for manual handling: Study of factors influencing the transfer of learning following trainer training), this strategy is highly appreciated by both trainers and employers because it is workplace-specific. The researchers nevertheless realized that it needed a pedagogical approach to facilitate the teaching and mastery of the principles of handling. The aim of this project is to develop and test a pedagogical approach for improving training practices and helping novice handlers apply what they have learned on the job. In addition, trainers can use the teaching materials developed in this project to improve the training given to manual handlers. Produced Under this Project Scientific Publications Motion-based estimation of back loading during manual mterial handling tasksMuller A., Pontonnier C., Robert-Lachaine X., Dumont G., Plamondon A. Source : (2019). PREMUS 2019, the 10th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: From research to evidence based sustainable interventions and practices, (p. 258).Motion-based prediction of external forces and moments and back loading during manual material handling tasksMuller A., Pontonnier C., Robert-Lachaine X., Dumont G., Plamondon A. Source : (2020). Applied Ergonomics, 82. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2019.102935A framework of the manual materials handling principles to evaluate the physical exposureRobert-Lachaine X., Denis D. , Muller A., Larue C. , Corbeil P., Plamondon A. Source : (2021). Communication présentée à 21st biennal meeting of the Canadian Society of Biomechanics, Montréal, QC.Back loading assessment during manual material handling with inertial motion capture: A pilot studyMuller A., Robert-Lachaine X., Hakim Mecheri, Corbeil P., Plamondon A. Source : (2021). Communication présentée à 21st triennial congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Vancouver, BC.Back loading prediction with inertial motion capture during during manual material handlingMuller A., Xavier Robert-Lachaîne, Hakim Mecheri, Corbeil P., Plamondon A. Source : (2022). Communication présentée à North American Congress on Biomechanics , Ottawa, ON.Inertial motion capture-based estimation of L5/S1 moments during manual material handlingMuller A., Hakim Mecheri, Corbeil P., Plamondon A. , Xavier Robert-LachaîneSource : (2022). Sensors, 22(17). doi: 10.3390/s22176454 Additional Information Type: Project Number: 2017-0019 Status: Ongoing Research Field: OSH and Sustainable Prevention Work Environment Team: Denys Denis (IRSST)Hakim Mecheri (IRSST)Maud Gonella (IRSST)Philippe Corbeil (Université Laval)Robert-Lachaîne Xavier (IRSST)