Website focuses on preventing pains and strains in workplace (June 01, 2006)

Half of all working days lost due to injury are a result of workplace pains and strains. These injuries create huge financial costs for employers and can be serious and disabling for workers.

The good news is pains and strains can be prevented. In many cases, you can prevent pains and strains in your workplace by making simple modifications.

Workers are advised to not ignore pains and strains, and to take action to make the workplace healthy and safe.

To learn more about workplace pains and strains and what you can do to help prevent them, visit the Ontario labour ministry website at www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pains/topic.html.