Provides background information on MSD injuries related to client handling, outlines the five elements of an effective client handling program, and lists available resources.

Use this resource to determine your compliance level with the WHMIS Regulation.

This guide provides things to keep in mind while working, but the employer's specific policies and procedures related to the job requirements should be reviewed with you by your supervisor/manager.

Order picking can result in a variety of muscle and joint injuries and pains.  Other injuries, and even death, can result from falls and collisions with powered equipment.  Some order pickers may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

This stretching and flexibility program includes a guide to implementing the program in your workplace; posters illustrating and describing how to properly perform warm-up exercises before starting work as well as stress releasers that can be done during work; an employee handout illustrating and describing how to properly perform flexibility stretches at home.