Workplace Resources
Building an MSD Program
By joining a coordinated employer action plan. The MSD Pledge commits companies to a standard for MSD prevention and helps organizations at all stages embrace and innovate MSD solutions, educate employees and employers about injury prevention and risk reduction, and share best practices globally.
While the initiative is made possible through a corporate contribution from Amazon, the MSD Solutions Lab strives to prevent and eliminate MSDs across all industries. In December 2021, an advisory council was formed to further the program’s research, advocacy and engagement efforts. The advisory council incorporates health, safety and ergonomics practitioners, wellbeing researchers, and government, corporate and nonprofit executives across multiple industries and sectors, including academia, aviation, healthcare, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and retail.
In June 2021, the National Safety Council and Amazon teamed up to tackle the most common workplace injury: musculoskeletal disorders. Together they’ve formed the MSD Solutions Lab, a first of its kind strategic initiative to address this critical issue by engaging key stakeholders, conducting research, identifying new technology, innovating solutions and scaling the results so all workplaces can benefit.
MSDs – such as rotator cuff tears, back strain and carpal tunnel syndrome – are the largest category of workplace injury. Often known as ergonomic injuries, they result from risk factors including forceful exertions, awkward or static postures, and repetitive movements. Affecting one-quarter of the global population, MSDs impact business efficiency and workers’ ability to live their fullest lives. MSD Solutions Lab provides a comprehensive approach to prevent these complex ailments.
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By joining a coordinated employer action plan. The MSD Pledge commits companies to a standard for MSD prevention and helps organizations at all stages embrace and innovate MSD solutions, educate employees and employers about injury prevention and risk reduction, and share best practices globally.
While the initiative is made possible through a corporate contribution from Amazon, the MSD Solutions Lab strives to prevent and eliminate MSDs across all industries. In December 2021, an advisory council was formed to further the program’s research, advocacy and engagement efforts. The advisory council incorporates health, safety and ergonomics practitioners, wellbeing researchers, and government, corporate and nonprofit executives across multiple industries and sectors, including academia, aviation, healthcare, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and retail.
In June 2021, the National Safety Council and Amazon teamed up to tackle the most common workplace injury: musculoskeletal disorders. Together they’ve formed the MSD Solutions Lab, a first of its kind strategic initiative to address this critical issue by engaging key stakeholders, conducting research, identifying new technology, innovating solutions and scaling the results so all workplaces can benefit.
MSDs – such as rotator cuff tears, back strain and carpal tunnel syndrome – are the largest category of workplace injury. Often known as ergonomic injuries, they result from risk factors including forceful exertions, awkward or static postures, and repetitive movements. Affecting one-quarter of the global population, MSDs impact business efficiency and workers’ ability to live their fullest lives. MSD Solutions Lab provides a comprehensive approach to prevent these complex ailments.
Take the Pledge
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Home
How to get on board?
Who's involved?
What is it?
By joining a coordinated employer action plan. The MSD Pledge commits companies to a standard for MSD prevention and helps organizations at all stages embrace and innovate MSD solutions, educate employees and employers about injury prevention and risk reduction, and share best practices globally.
While the initiative is made possible through a corporate contribution from Amazon, the MSD Solutions Lab strives to prevent and eliminate MSDs across all industries. In December 2021, an advisory council was formed to further the program’s research, advocacy and engagement efforts. The advisory council incorporates health, safety and ergonomics practitioners, wellbeing researchers, and government, corporate and nonprofit executives across multiple industries and sectors, including academia, aviation, healthcare, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and retail.
In June 2021, the National Safety Council and Amazon teamed up to tackle the most common workplace injury: musculoskeletal disorders. Together they’ve formed the MSD Solutions Lab, a first of its kind strategic initiative to address this critical issue by engaging key stakeholders, conducting research, identifying new technology, innovating solutions and scaling the results so all workplaces can benefit.
MSDs – such as rotator cuff tears, back strain and carpal tunnel syndrome – are the largest category of workplace injury. Often known as ergonomic injuries, they result from risk factors including forceful exertions, awkward or static postures, and repetitive movements. Affecting one-quarter of the global population, MSDs impact business efficiency and workers’ ability to live their fullest lives. MSD Solutions Lab provides a comprehensive approach to prevent these complex ailments.
Take the Pledge
>
Home
How to get on board?
Who's involved?
What is it?
By joining a coordinated employer action plan. The MSD Pledge commits companies to a standard for MSD prevention and helps organizations at all stages embrace and innovate MSD solutions, educate employees and employers about injury prevention and risk reduction, and share best practices globally.
While the initiative is made possible through a corporate contribution from Amazon, the MSD Solutions Lab strives to prevent and eliminate MSDs across all industries. In December 2021, an advisory council was formed to further the program’s research, advocacy and engagement efforts. The advisory council incorporates health, safety and ergonomics practitioners, wellbeing researchers, and government, corporate and nonprofit executives across multiple industries and sectors, including academia, aviation, healthcare, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and retail.
In June 2021, the National Safety Council and Amazon teamed up to tackle the most common workplace injury: musculoskeletal disorders. Together they’ve formed the MSD Solutions Lab, a first of its kind strategic initiative to address this critical issue by engaging key stakeholders, conducting research, identifying new technology, innovating solutions and scaling the results so all workplaces can benefit.
MSDs – such as rotator cuff tears, back strain and carpal tunnel syndrome – are the largest category of workplace injury. Often known as ergonomic injuries, they result from risk factors including forceful exertions, awkward or static postures, and repetitive movements. Affecting one-quarter of the global population, MSDs impact business efficiency and workers’ ability to live their fullest lives. MSD Solutions Lab provides a comprehensive approach to prevent these complex ailments.
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How to get on board?
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Explore our resources which will provide you with general information about MSDs and the MSD Solutions Lab program, tips and sample policies for implementing a MSD prevention program for your workplace, and information about the MSD Pledge with tips on how to discuss signing the pledge within your organization.
Workplace Safety Summit – Watch the Webcast
Take the Pledge
Pledge Guide
Spanish | French
Take the Pledge
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MSD Conversation Guide for Managers
Keep It Close Poster
What are MSDs Infographic
MSDs 10
Policies & Procedures Español | French
Sample Ergo Policies & Procedures
MSD Medical Management Flowchart
Industry Spotlights:
Retail Trade
Hospitals
Warehousing and Transportation
Truck Transportation
Construction
Creating a Culture of Safety
Spanish | French
Workplace Culture
Leadership Commitment
Worker Engagement
Ergonomics
Research
MSD Pledge Toolkit
Recorded Webinars
Watch recordings of the MSD Solutions Lab virtual townhalls, summits, and educational presentations. Learn about the intersection of ergonomics and DEI, healthcare, technology, safety culture, and more.
Recorded Webinars
Innovation
Technology Infographics
Change It up Poster
Overview & FAQ
Spanish | French
Research
Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A systematic review of current interventions and future research directions
English
Recorded Webinars
Prevention is key to tackling MSD injuries.
Hear from experts on the implementation of new and emerging technologies for businesses.
Recorded Webinars
MSD Pledge Toolkit
Pledge Guide
English | Español
French
MSD Pledge
Talking Points Guide
English
MSD Program
Infographic
English | Español
Overview & FAQ
English | Español
French
Sample CEO Letter
English | Español
French
FAQ
English | Español
French
MSD Equity Infographics
Spanish
Case Sudies:
Use of Powered Cart Movers
Use of Injury Prevention
Specialists
Safety Technology Pilot
in an Industrial Setting
Emerging Technologies for the Prevention of MSDs Report
MSD Solutions Index
Pledge Community Report
Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A systematic review of current interventions and future research directions
MSD Pledge Talking Points Guide
MSD Program Infographic
Spanish
FAQ
Spanish | French
Sample CEO Letter
Spanish | French
Small Business Guide for MSDs
Hands Below Head Poster
Look Straight Ahead Poster
Utility of AI for Risk Reduction of MSDs
Store It Off The Floor Poster
Get a Good Grip Poster
MSD Nonphysical Risk Factors Infographic
The Intersection of DEI and MSDs
Use of Exoskeletons
Use of Wearable Sensors
Accounting for Non-Physical Risk Factors in MSD Prevention Report