A departmental project for prevention of MSDs was initiated in 2003 by the Intercompany Medical Service of the Anjou region and the Organisation of Regional Action for the Improvement of Working Conditions in the Pays de Loire region in response to the difficulties faced by enterprises in establishing effective, sustainable projects. It brings together via a five-year commitment six volunteer companies which accept the requirements involved.
Long-term prevention of MSD: institutional players facilitate an enterprise-level approach
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Long-term prevention of MSD: institutional players facilitate an enterprise-level approach
Long-term prevention of MSD: institutional players facilitate an enterprise-level approach
Description
A departmental project for prevention of MSDs was initiated in 2003 by the Intercompany Medical Service of the Anjou region and the Organisation of Regional Action for the Improvement of Working Conditions in the Pays de Loire region in response to the difficulties faced by enterprises in establishing effective, sustainable projects. It brings together via a five-year commitment six volunteer companies which accept the requirements involved.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Repetitive movements/work
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)
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Risk assessment
Target audience
Employers
Managers
Worker representatives
Year
2010