This info sheet presents advice for effective worker participation in MSD prevention. Workers and/or their representatives should be involved in all stages of MSD risk assessment and prevention, including spotting hazards, assessing risks, and choosing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating solutions. Active worker participation helps to identify the most practical solutions because workers know how their jobs are performed and how they are affected by them.
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through active worker participation: good practice tips
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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through active worker participation: good practice tips
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through active worker participation: good practice tips
Description
This info sheet presents advice for effective worker participation in MSD prevention. Workers and/or their representatives should be involved in all stages of MSD risk assessment and prevention, including spotting hazards, assessing risks, and choosing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating solutions. Active worker participation helps to identify the most practical solutions because workers know how their jobs are performed and how they are affected by them.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Nicht branchenspezifisch
Hazards
Ungünstige Körperhaltungen
Schnell getaktete Arbeitsabläufe
Kraftvolle Bewegungen
Manuelle Handhabung von Lasten
Health effects
Rückenschmerzen oder -verletzungen
Erkrankungen der oberen Extremitäten
Erkrankungen der unteren Extremitäten
Nacken- und Schultererkrankungen
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (keine spezifische Gruppe)
Prevention measures
Arbeitnehmerbeteiligung
Purpose of the material
Allgemeine Informationen
Sensibilisierung
Gefährdungsbeurteilung
Target audience
Alle (keine spezifische Zielgruppe)
Year
2022