Results A total of 944 injuries resulting in time-loss from work were reported by 23 742 workers. Overall, 83%
injuries were musculoskeletal. The two occupations showing highest RR of MSIs relative to registered
nurses were facility support service workers [RR 5 3.16 (2.38–4.18), respectively] and care aides
[RR53.76 (3.09–4.59)]. For direct patient care occupations, the leading causes of MSIs were awkward
posture (25%) and force (23%); for non-patient care occupations were force (25%) and slip/fall
(24%). Patient handling activities accounted for 60% of all MSIs for direct care occupations. For nonpatient
care occupations, 55% of MSIs were due to material/equipment handling activities.