Type Case study
Francie
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
In this case study, ÉSEAN is an establishement welcoming teenager patients with a head halo. They undergo at least two transfers per day, between their bed and their walker. Although very brief, these operations are very demanding for the care teams and are sources of musculoskeletal disorders and...
Type Visual resources
New Zealand
LanguageEnglish
ProviderACC New Zealand
On this YouTube play list one can find all relevant lifting and moving techniques to make sure patients can be transported in a way which is not harmful for the body of the care taker.
Type Guides & Tools
Polsko
LanguagePolish
ProviderNational Labour Inspectorate
This brochure is designed for managers and employees of retail facilities, especially those who work in manual handling, working in conditions that are not adapted to their physical and mental requirements or at risk of cold. The managerial staff will learn how to organize work in accordance with...
Type Guides & Tools
Nizozemsko
LanguageDutch
ProviderFNV
This booklet gives information on which activities are physically demanding and how to proceed in certain circumstances in order to avoid MSD's. Both the rules/stadards are mentioned as well as practical information on how to perform tasks in a way that the body of the worker isn't hurt
Type Guides & Tools
Belgie
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
The brochure, specifically designed for home support workers, answers three questions: What is a musculoskeletal disorder? What are the risks of MSDs? And most importantly, how can MSDs be prevented? The brochure, written by PREVENT, is illustrated with photos showing real work situations.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageBulgarian, Danish, German, Estonian, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, International, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Finnish, Swedish
ProviderEU OSHA
This article provides recommendations and examples for nursing staff to help reducing the number and severity of MSDs due to patient handling.
Type Guides & Tools
Kypr
LanguageGreek
ProviderOccupational Health and Safety Authority
This guide provides useful information and good practices on manual handling in the field of companies operating in the retail sector.
