Illness/injury prevention
IWH has a long history of conducting research to provide practical guidance to employers, workers, OHS professionals and regulators about what works and what doesn’t in injury or illness prevention. This research targets the injury and illness prevention practices of workplaces, as well as the programs developed by governments, health and safety associations and others to support and motivate workplaces to adopt effective practices.
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Consultants play key role in OHS implementation at small firms
An IWH study of small businesses that took part in Ontario's Health and Safety Excellence Program highlights the key factors that contribute their success in the program.
Published: November 8, 2024
At Work article
Higher risk of work injuries found among those in precarious jobs: IWH study
Workers in jobs likely to be precarious are more likely to experience a work-related injury or illness in Ontario, including COVID-19. That’s according to a pair of studies that examined whether employment conditions are linked to the rate of work injuries.
Published: September 12, 2024
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Role of workplace interventions to prevent upper extremity MSDs: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2008
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Factors associated with occupational disease among young people: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2006
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Effective workplace interventions to prevent upper extremity disorders: a systematic review update
Status: Completed 2016
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Effectiveness of participatory ergonomics interventions: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2005
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Occupational health and safety interventions with economic evaluations: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2007
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Effectiveness of training and education for the protection of workers: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2010
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Effectiveness of injury/illness prevention and loss control programs: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2007
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Effectiveness of occupational health and safety management systems: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2005
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Interventions in health-care settings to protect musculoskeletal health: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2006