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🎯 Movement Types Targeted in the Pilot

As part of the BCCSA Ergonomics Pilot Program, we’re focusing on specific high-risk movements that contribute most frequently to musculoskeletal injuries across participating industries.

Vergo’s AI-powered platform helps detect these risky movements, offering data-driven insights to guide safer work practices across roles like labourers, equipment operators, carpenters, and tradespeople.

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1. 🏋️‍♂️ Lifting Heavy Materials

Why It Matters: Lifting is one of the most common physical demands in construction and a leading cause of lower back injuries, strains, and herniated discs. Improper techniques or repetitive lifting without adequate recovery time can lead to long-term injuries.

How Vergo Helps:

Flags unsafe bending or lifting postures

Measures posture angles and lift frequency

Identifies repeated risky movements contributing to back strain

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2. 🔁 Twisting the Torso

Why It Matters: Twisting while handling tools, moving materials, or navigating tight spaces places extra strain on the spine and core muscles. These motions are often performed under load or while reaching, compounding the risk of spinal misalignment or disc injuries.

How Vergo Helps:

Detects excessive torso rotation

Measures how often and how long twisting occurs

Highlights improper movement mechanics under load

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3. 🙆‍♂️ Overhead Reaching

Why It Matters: Tasks involving reaching above shoulder height — such as installing fixtures, wiring, or ceiling work — are common in construction. These repetitive actions increase the risk of shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff strain and impingement.

How Vergo Helps:

Tracks how frequently workers reach overhead

Detects extreme shoulder angles and duration

Identifies repetitive strain patterns to inform task redesign or rest cycles

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💡 These three movement types were selected based on WorkSafeBC injury data and consultation with industry safety leads. By identifying these risks early, we can support injury prevention, reduce claims costs, and improve day-to-day job site safety.

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