Stellantis Canada wins Best Ergonomics Program award [Video]

Stellantis Canada has been awarded the Best Ergonomics Program award from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).

According to Stellantis, the program helps prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and repetitive strain injuries (RSI) in the workplace. Those disorders affect tendons, muscles, nerves and joins in the neck, shoulder, arms and hands.

“The well-being, health and safety of our employees is a top priority within the organization,” said Tobin Williams, senior vice president of human resources for Stellantis North America.

“Receiving this award reinforces our commitment to continuing to provide a comfortable, efficient and safe work environment. That requires the support and focus of everyone throughout the organization – from top leadership to the shop floor.”

Stellantis’ Canadian facilities have cut back on MSD and RSI incidents by 20 per cent compared to last year. That includes non-production workers.

According to a news release, that was achieved by …