Type Guides & Tools
Spojené království
LanguageEnglish
ProviderErgohair
This report presents how hairdressers are exposed to conditions that can cause or exacerbate musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The purpose of this scoping review is to gain insight into the current state of research on MSD in hairdressing.
Type Guides & Tools
Nizozemsko
LanguageDutch
Providerhealthy hairdresser
Checklist in order to make sure hairdressing salons are set up in a way MSDs are prevented. Among other issues the checklists addresses issues like: standing right, wearing shoes without heels, alternating tasks, ergonomic equipment, etc.
Type Guides & Tools
Nizozemsko
LanguageDutch
Providerhealthy hairdresser
By using the Palm-to-Palm technique during cutting, you reduce the load on the hands, arms, shoulders and back. The Palm-to-Palm technique is most commonly used during hairdressing on the front, sides and back hairs. The two palms face each other during cutting. It is not a mandatory professional...
Type Guides & Tools
Nizozemsko
LanguageDutch
ProviderHealthy Hairdresser
This guidance is about the correct posture for workers in the hairdressing industry. It provides guidelines and tips on how to make sure workers have the right posture and contains some tips on how to adjust your equipment in the proper way.
Type Case study
Nizozemsko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The harvest and post-harvest handling of tomatoes is manual and labour intensive work. As this work involves a lot of repetitive movements, lifting, pushing and pulling, there is a substantial risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders.
Type Case study
Nizozemsko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
In greenhouse horticulture, cultivation of strawberries is done on high racks, so-called gullies. The strawberry plants are at a height of 150-160 cm. To pull the blossoms through and clear out the plants, the workers usually walk on 30 cm high stilts. Because of the height and resulting insecurity...