With age it is normal to have MSDs

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With age it is normal to have MSDs

Avec l'Age c'est normal d'avoir des TMS

Type of item
Visual resources
Guides & Tools
Country
France
Languages

French

Provider
Provider (English)
MSA
Provider (Original)
MSA

Description

Even today, there are still many misconceptions about MSDs and their prevention. After the first clip aimed at combating the preconceived idea about MSD prevention, "To prevent MSDs, you just have to show the right gestures and postures", a second part is proposed: "With age, it's normal to have MSDs! " The aim of this film is to show that it is possible to prevent MSDs throughout professional careers, by implementing various prevention actions, and thus enable people to retire with their health preserved. Indeed, getting older at work does not necessarily mean having MSDs.

 

Encore aujourd'hui, beaucoup d'idées reçues circulent sur les TMS, et leur prévention.Après le premier clip visant à combattre l’idée reçue relative à la prévention des TMS « Pour prévenir les TMS, il suffit de montrer les bons gestes et les bonnes postures », un second volet est proposé : « Avec l’âge, c’est normal d’avoir des TMS ! »L'objectif est de montrer qu’il est possible de prévenir les TMS tout au long des carrières professionnelles, en mettant en place diverses actions de prévention, et ainsi permettre de partir en retraite avec une santé préservée.En effet, vieillir au travail ne signifie pas forcément avoir des TMS.

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Language of original language description

French

Other data

Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Ageing and older workers
Young workers
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Reducing/minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed, job rotation
Training/guidance (for workers)
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Type of visual resource
Film
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2020