Prevention of work-related musculoskeletal overloads
Type:
Guides & Tools
Country:
Estonia
Languages:
Estonian
Russian
Provider:
Inspection of labour of Estonia
Description
Brochure about prevention of work-related musculoskeletal overloads. The brochure contains both information on MSDs in general, as well as practical information in what companies and employees could do to prevent them .
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Language of original language description:
Estonian
Russian
Other data
Sector / Industry covered:
Not sector specific
Hazards:
Manual handling of loads
Repetitive movements/work
Forceful movements
Awkward postures
Static postures - standing
Static postures - sitting
Health effects:
MSDs unspecified
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)
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.):
All (no specific group)
Purpose of the material:
Guidance
Target audience:
Employers
Priority area:
Prevention
Date of Publication / Year :
2018