Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) and the Aging Workforce Survey

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* 1. Which sector does your organization belong to?

Healthcare

Community Services (i.e. Residential Care, Supported Housing Services, Community Centre, etc.)

Education and Culture

Government and Municipal

Emergency Services

Private Sector

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please describe your organization’s physical work environment.

Office

Home Office

Community (i.e. home visits, community centres etc.)

School

Hospital

Mobile/Field

Other/Combination (please specify)

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* 3. What age would you classify as an "aging worker"?

45+

50+

55+

60+

Other (please specify)

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* 4. By your estimation, rank the following age categories from most common (1) to least common (7) for your workplace.

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* 5. What is your level of knowledge regarding MSD hazards?

Well Below Average

Below Average

Average

Above Average

Well Above Average

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* 6. What is your level of knowledge regarding MSDs related to an Aging Workforce?

Well Below Average

Below Average

Average

Above Average

Well Above Average

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* 7. How prepared is your organization to identify and control MSD concerns related to their aging workforce?

Prepared

Somewhat Prepared

Neutral

Somewhat Unprepared

Unprepared

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* 8. Do staff at your organization receive health and safety training for MSD hazards when starting a job, changing roles or using new techniques?

Yes

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* 9. If "yes," describe the training provided/received:

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* 10. If "no," what do you feel are the gaps in your organization?

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* 11. What has your organization done to address MSDs in the past? Check all that apply.

Health and Wellness Initiatives (i.e. yoga, meditation)

Online Public Health and Safety Resources (i.e information on policies, programs, etc.. )

Education and Training

Policies & Programs

Consultation with a Health and Safety Professional (i.e ergonomic assessments)

Workplace Inspections

Consultation with a regulated health care professional for assessment or intervention

Utilize the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)

No action taken

Other (please specify)

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* 12. How would you rate the overall effectiveness of your MSD prevention efforts?

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Poor

Very Poor

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* 13. Rank your organization's barriers to receiving resources for 1 (least) to 5 (greatest)?

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* 14. Please specify "Other" barriers considered in previous question.

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* 15. Which type of resources would you like to see more of for "aging in the workplace"?

Education/Training (i.e. webinars, pamphlets)

Sample policy or procedures

E-learning

Specialized consulting services (i.e. ergonomic assessments or consultations)

Guidelines for best practice

Other (please specify)

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* 16. How soon would your organization consider utilizing MSD services for the aging workforce if available?

Immediately (this is our top priority)

Within the next year (it's on our to-do list)

It is of interest, but not on our radar

Not interested

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* 17. Would you be interested in being a part of a pilot program that is intended to support the MSD needs of the aging workforce?

Yes - If "yes," please provide an email address

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) and the Aging Workforce

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* 1. Which sector does your organization belong to?

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* 2. Please describe your organization’s physical work environment.

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* 3. What age would you classify as an "aging worker"?

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* 4. By your estimation, rank the following age categories from most common (1) to least common (7) for your workplace.

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* 5. What is your level of knowledge regarding MSD hazards?

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* 6. What is your level of knowledge regarding MSDs related to an Aging Workforce?

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* 7. How prepared is your organization to identify and control MSD concerns related to their aging workforce?

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* 8. Do staff at your organization receive health and safety training for MSD hazards when starting a job, changing roles or using new techniques?

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* 9. If "yes," describe the training provided/received:

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* 10. If "no," what do you feel are the gaps in your organization?

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* 11. What has your organization done to address MSDs in the past? Check all that apply.

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* 12. How would you rate the overall effectiveness of your MSD prevention efforts?

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* 13. Rank your organization's barriers to receiving resources for 1 (least) to 5 (greatest)?

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* 14. Please specify "Other" barriers considered in previous question.

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* 15. Which type of resources would you like to see more of for "aging in the workplace"?

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* 16. How soon would your organization consider utilizing MSD services for the aging workforce if available?

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* 17. Would you be interested in being a part of a pilot program that is intended to support the MSD needs of the aging workforce?

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* 18. Please provide any additional insights, comments or feedback you may have concerns addressing the MSD needs of the aging workforce.