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Safety and Health at Work - European Good Practice Awards 2007Prevention of work-related MSDs in practice

Die Gewinner des Wettbewerbs für gute praktische Lösungen

The award scheme recognises companies or organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackle musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) embracing prevention and the retention, rehabilitation and reintegration of workers.

Awards winners:

  • Czech republic
    An ergonomics programme to identify and introduce measures to prevent MSDs
  • Germany
    A programme to improve working postures and reduce the manual handling of heavy loads
  • Germany
    Developing an ergonomically designed sewing workstation and accompanying operational instructions
  • Cyprus
    Introducing a load moving system — the running rail — to ease the production process and cut manual handling risks
  • Netherlands
    Reducing the high levels of physical stress, back and knee complaints suffered by road workers
  • Netherlands
    Tackling MSDs arising out of the manual handling of heavy wooden pallets
  • Slovenia
    Workplace measures to prevent MSDs, including technical improvements to reduce manual handling, bending and repetitive movements
  • United Kingdom
    Tackling the high prevalence of MSDs and absenteeism among trainers
  • United Kingdom
    Forming an ergonomic improvement team to tackle MSDs affecting workers at a pharmaceutical plant

Download the booklet containing the full descriptions of all 25 awarded and commended examples.

Our partners
Energy Networks Association
"The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body funded by UK gas and electricity transmission and distribution license holders. We have identified the management of musculoskeletal risks as one of our biggest challenges. ENA are committed to meeting this challenge and fully support the aims of the Lighten the load 2007 campaign. ENA, together with our members, look forward to actively contributing to the campaign and welcome the opportunity to share best practice across all industry sectors and throughout Europe."

Nick Goodall, Chief Executive, Energy Networks Association