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Work shouldn’t hurt: new resources to prevent strains and sprains

SafeWork NSW has a new webinar series to help NSW businesses prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common work-related injuries and illnesses.

Also known as sprains and strains, MSDs make up more than half of all serious workers’ compensation claims in NSW.  Every day 63 workers suffer a serious MSD.

Watch the three-part webinar series to learn more about preventing musculoskeletal disorders in your workplace.

Webinar 1: Understanding musculoskeletal disorders

In this webinar we cover the fundamentals of musculoskeletal disorders.

You’ll learn about:

  • what MSDs are
  • common causes and the main factors leading to MSDs
  • the impact of MSDs on workers and businesses.

Watch the Understanding musculoskeletal disorders webinar


Webinar 2: Legal duties to consider when managing musculoskeletal disorder risks

In this webinar we cover the work health and safety laws to consider when managing the risk of MSDs in the workplace.

You’ll learn about:

  • work health and safety law to manage the risk of MSDs
  • legal obligations for employers and workers.

Watch the Legal duties to consider when managing musculoskeletal disorder risks webinar


Webinar 3: Managing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders

In this webinar we cover how to manage MSD risks in the workplace using a systematic approach, including the risk management process.

You’ll learn about:

  • how to manage the risk of MSDs in your workplace
  • practical ways to identify and control MSD risks.

Watch the Managing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders webinar