Illness/injury prevention
IWH has a long history of conducting research to provide practical guidance to employers, workers, OHS professionals and regulators about what works and what doesn’t in injury or illness prevention. This research targets the injury and illness prevention practices of workplaces, as well as the programs developed by governments, health and safety associations and others to support and motivate workplaces to adopt effective practices.
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Impact case study
Saskatchewan’s construction safety group uses IWH tool to improve safety culture
This case study details how the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) members have been analyzing IWH-OPM scores to adjust their safety practices and how SCSA has been using the data to tailor their outreach.
Published: February 10, 2025

Issue Briefing
Cannabis use by workers before and after legalization in Canada
Since 2018, when non-medical use of cannabis was legalized in Canada, a pair of Institute for Work & Health (IWH) studies was conducted to explore the implications of this change for workplaces. This briefing sums up their findings.
Published: December 5, 2024
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Effectiveness of injury/illness prevention and loss control programs: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2007
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Effectiveness of occupational health and safety management systems: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2005
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Interventions in health-care settings to protect musculoskeletal health: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2006
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Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review
This systematic review evaluated the effects of workplace interventions on visual or upper body musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders among computer users. The goal was to provide scientifically credible evidence about how to reduce the health risks associated with computer work.
Status: Completed 2006
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Process and implementation of participatory ergonomics interventions: a systematic review
Status: Completed 2008
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Occupational health and safety management audit instruments: a literature review
Status: Completed 2006