2. METHODS
Web-based surveys were developed to investigate
the ergonomic tools used by practicing certified
ergonomists and JHSC members for the
identification of ergonomics risk in the workplace.
A survey for health and safety certification
trainers was also developed to investigate which
ergonomics tools were being taught as part of
JHSC certification training. A list of certified
ergonomists was created from the website of the
Association of Canadian Ergonomists. A contact
list for JHSC members was developed using
labour union websites. For the health and safety
trainers, all of the health and safety associations
in Ontario were contacted. A contact e-mail was
sent out to the three groups with information on
the study and instructions on how to take part
in the survey. Each group was provided with a