This checklist includes questions on working postures of the back and neck, arms and hands, legs during sitting and standing tasks. It also gives examples of the type of action at a technical, organisational and individual level that can be put in place to prevent or reduce the risks caused by...

In the catering industry, carrying hundreds of trays daily can be a source of RSI. To address this, the Rainforest Café has reduced the weight of its tableware. For example, by switching to polycarbonate carafes, the restaurant management reduced the weight of the carafes from 800g to 290g. The...

This policy brief looks at the work-related causes behind musculoskeletal disorders and formulates policy recommendations for the prevention of these occupational health risks.

The Rothschild Hospital in Paris opened in 2010. It was designed to take into account disability, the physical dependence of patients and the comfort of patients and staff. Dedicated for the most part to follow-up and rehabilitation care, it is a pilot establishment, within the AP-HP, for the...

This article provides recommendations and examples for nursing staff to help reducing the number and severity of MSDs due to patient handling.

This E-Fact explains why HORECA workers are at risk of developing MSDs. Their jobs, for example, often involve prolonged standing and working in awkward postures. Much of their work is physically demanding, stressful and involves long working hours. Employers need to adapt prevention and...