Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Los trastornos musculoesqueléticos de origen laboral
Description
This documents aims at defining MSDs, discussing their risk factors and how to identify them.
Documento en el que se definen los TME, se analizan sus factores de riesgo y la forma de determinarlos.
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Hazards
Awkward postures
Fast-paced work
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.)
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
General information
Awareness raising
Risk assessment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)