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"I thought it was terrific – eye-opening,
enlightening. It gave great cross-sectional
viewpoints from other companies that are
basically doing the same business."
— Scott Kittle, Ajax DC Worker Representative,
Gordon Food Services
"The insights gathered from the food and beverage wholesale distribution industry hold significant potential
for scalability across other industries dealing with MSD hazards arising from manual material handling. While
the recommendations may initially be sector-specific, many possess a similarity across sectors," says Dave
Mitchell, Regional Director with WSPS.
Mitchell explains that it is essential to educate leaders on the importance of prioritizing safety within the
organization and understanding what is at stake when MSD hazards are not controlled. "MSDs may seem
less serious initially compared to acute injuries because of their gradual onset and less apparent immediate
consequences."
"However, MSDs can become worse over time if not treated, leading to chronic pain and functional
limitations. If not addressed, MSDs often lead to increased claims costs for organizations and can require
the implementation of complex accommodation programs for workers in recovery."
WSPS will perform a comprehensive gap analysis to assess current resources compared to the workshop
recommendations. The organization will work with businesses and other stakeholders to disseminate this
valuable information and provide businesses with the tools they need to protect workers' physical and
mental health.
