Musculoskeletal disorders at work
I disturbi muscolo-scheletrici lavorativi
Description
This brochure is aimed at workers and their safety representatives with the aim of raising awareness and involving everyone in the prevention of MSDs, both through proper individual behaviour, respectful of their own health and that of others, and to ask the employer for appropriate instructions and prevention solutions deemed necessary.
Questo opuscolo si rivolge ai lavoratori e ai loro rappresentanti per la sicurezza con lo scopo di sensibilizzare e coinvolgere tutti nell’attività di prevenzione dei disturbi muscoloscheletrici, sia attraverso un corretto comportamento individuale, rispettoso della salute propria e altrui, sia per chiedere al datore di lavoro le istruzioni adeguate e le soluzioni di prevenzione ritenute necessarie.
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Repetitive movements/work
Working with an existing MSD condition/disease
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Lower limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Training/guidance (for workers)
Purpose of the material
Training
General information
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target audience
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Workers
