Prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the upper limbs
Prevención de trastornos musculoesqueléticos de origen laboral en las extremidades superiores
Description
This publication refers only to the MSDs of the upper limbs. It details the main risk of injuries of the upper limbs, the main risk factors and the corresponding preventive measures , with special emphasis on the design and redesign of workplaces. It includes lots of drawings to be easy to understand and good and bad images.
En esta publicación nos vamos a referir únicamente a los TME de los miembros superiores. A lo largo de la misma se describen las principales lesiones de estos, los principales factores de riesgo y las medidas preventivas correspondientes, haciendo especial hincapié en el diseño y rediseño de los puestos de trabajo.
Other data
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Static postures - sitting
Static postures - standing
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment