This video of a risk assessment case study shows workers handling large printers in a workshop. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.
This video of a risk assessment case study shows workers handling large printers in a workshop. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.
This video of a risk assessment case study shows a worker loading drums onto shelves in chemical store. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.
This video of a risk assesment case study shows a material handler takes a product from stage location, transfer it to packing station and then to final shipping location. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.
This video of a risk assessment case study shows a worker manually lifts a bucket of material up a stairwell and lifts material into chute. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.
This video of a risk assessment case study shows a warehouse worker manually handle a large barrel weight 80kg. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.
This guide presents findings on the prevalence of musculoskeletal injury among Irish farmers and on the impact of such injuries, describes the main risk factors for back injury, explains how to manage these risks when planning work activities on the farm, and suggests ways of organising work activities to reduce risk.
This factsheet aims to highlight the physical risk factors associated with the manual handling of roof panels and to present examples of how such risk factors can be reduced.
This information sheet focuses on risk-reduction measures for systems of work used for the manual handling of glazing units from a storage area on site to the point of installation.
This guide gives direction on the actions that need to be taken in order to manage ergonomic risks at workplace level. It explains the main ergonomic risk factors that may affect a person’s health when carrying out work activities, outlines the risk assessment process involved in managing ergonomic risks, and gives guidance on useful risk assessment tools that can be used to quantify ergonomic risk factors.
The Financial Services sector employs 106,400 people in Ireland (HSA Statistics Report 2009). The nature of work in the financial services sector requires employees to work at computer workstations as a significant part of their normal work. There is a need to ensure that employees are protected from potential hazards in conducting their work at computer workstations. This guide gives helpful tips on how to avoid MSDs, for both employers as employees.