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 main objective of the project was to reduce physical strain in order to lower the prevalence of knee and back problems and cut the rate of absenteeism. It wasn’t enough to change the working method of the workers but the task itself needed to be changed, by altering the street design (...
Type Case study
EU, Rakousko, Belgie, Estonsko, Finsko, Řecko, Itálie, Litva, Slovensko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The Lighten the Load campaign featured the Good Practice Awards, which recognise organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackling MSDs. The awards promote and encourage practical solutions in workplaces and share this good practice around Europe. This publication...