Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
This report examines the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and the associated physical, psychosocial, individual and organisational risk factors in three specific groups of workers: women, migrants and LGBTI workers. It discusses why workers in these groups are more often exposed to...
Type Guides & Tools
Itálie
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
This article presents the data sheets developed by INAIL-CONTARP to assess the risk of many non-standardisable repetitive tasks in the sector. The method used was the OCRA checklist. This method has proved to be reliable and allows users to draw up a map of the risk for repetitive work.
Type Visual resources
Česká republika
LanguageCzech
ProviderŠkoda Auto
Prezentace příkladů ergonomických řešení v logistice v automobilce. Tento dokument zobrazuje skutečné pracovní podmínky a poskytnutá řešení lze snadno převést do jiných odvětví nebo společností.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Švédsko
LanguageSwedish
ProviderKarolinski Institutet
This is an app that allows to easily measure the load on an arm. The app gives direct answers on how an arm is loaded, angle on the arm and can easily be used to compare two different working methods. The results of the measurements are visible in the app and can be saved as a file that can be...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish, French
ProviderEuropean Trade Union Institute, ETUI
This policy brief looks at the work-related causes behind musculoskeletal disorders and formulates policy recommendations for the prevention of these occupational health risks.
Type Guides & Tools
Finsko
LanguageEnglish, Finnish, Swedish
ProviderWebsite of the occupational safety and health administration in Finland
This website provides basic information on ways to reduce MSDs through different physical workload factors, such as sitting, thermal conditions, and static work.
Type Guides & Tools
Španělsko
LanguageSpanish
ProviderFederation of Entrepreneurs of La Rioja
The guide is structured as follows: first the basic concepts relating to musculoskeletal disorders, then the accident rate is analysed, especially the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders in the butchery sector, and finally the risk of physical stress is assessed and preventive measures and good...