Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) related to moving patients or giving basic care are still the main cause of occupational injuries in Québec’s health and social services sector. A number of studies underscore the fact that these MSD risks could be avoided if nursing staff applied the recommended preventive practices. The purpose of this document is to promote reflection, present strategies facilitating the application, by nursing staff, of practices for preventing MSDs, and propose ways of supporting the implementation of these strategies. This tool is intended for all individuals concerned by the prevention of MSDs among nursing staff.