This case study looks at a participatory intervention at an ophthalmic lens manufacturing site in Ireland to reduce MSD risks for maintenance technicians. An internal safety and health coordinator organised the intervention that involved both maintenance technicians and machine operators.

This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...

This video of a risk assessment case study shows a worker loading drums onto shelves in chemical store. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This video of a risk assesment case study shows maintenance staff manually handle a machine part during a routine maintenance operation. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This video of a risk assesment case study shows a warehouse worker manually lifting a box down a stairwell. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This video of a risk assesment case study shows a meat carcass being transferred manually from a truck to a weighing scales pior to processing operations. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This video of a risk assesment case study shows carers attempting to lift a patient who has fallen in a hospital bathroom. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.