Type Case study
Belgien
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...
Type Case study
Belgien
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
Absenteeism was high among exhaust assembly workers, caused by the repetitive actions performed. The company aimed to decrease absenteeism, decrease workload and risks thus enabling more workers to perform this task, increase motivation and morale, and reduce manpower needs.
Type Case study
Belgien
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
A thorough investigation of accidents at TVH - Group & Thermote Vanhalst, revealed that more than half of the accidents or injuries were related to the back, neck and/or shoulders. These injuries were mainly due to the way loads were transported and handled. Lifting was done in an ergonomically...
Type Case study
EU, Østrig, Belgien, Estland, Finland, Grækenland, Italien, Litauen, Slovakiet
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...
Type Guides & Tools
Belgien
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
In this game developed for young people of the third cycle of secondary education, the hero "Flexaminator" fights musculoskeletal disorders.