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 sectors and countries.
Denmark: Preventing low back pain in bricklaying work
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Denmark: Preventing low back pain in bricklaying work
Denmark: Preventing low back pain in bricklaying work
Description
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 sectors and countries.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
CONSTRUCTION
Hazards
Awkward postures
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Lower limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target audience
Employers
Managers
Worker representatives
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2020