Prevention of work-related strain on back and joints in the ceramic and glass industry

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Prevention of work-related strain on back and joints in the ceramic and glass industry

"Prävention von arbeitsbedingten Belastungen für Rücken und Gelenke in der kermaischen und Glas-industrie"

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Germany
Languages

German

Provider
Provider (English)
Verwaltungs-Berufsgenossenschaft (VBG)
Provider (Original)
Verwaltungs-Berufsgenossenschaft (VBG)

Description

This booklet provides information on how to avoid MSDs in the Glass and Ceramics Industry. It contains chapters about the assessment of risks relating to MSDs and gives companies also insights on the preventive measures that can bet taken to prevent MSDs.

 

Diese Broschüre enthält Informationen zum Umgang mit MSDs in der Glas- und Keramikindustrie. Es enthält Kapitel über die Bewertung von Risiken im Zusammenhang mit MSDs und gibt Unternehmen auch Einblicke in die vorbeugenden Maßnahmen, die zur Vorbeugung von MSDs ergriffen werden können.

 

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Language of original language description

German

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
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
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
Employers
Workers
Year
2017