Manual patient handling is one of the major occupational risks for healthcare workers. Of primary concern are back injuries and shoulder strains, which can both, be severely debilitating. There are several factors, which make patient handling activities hazardous and hereby increase the risk of...

The workplace check is a simple screening tool to identify highly physically stressful working conditions, that can lead to musculoskeletal problems. Movements at work and a ctivities are checked on the basis of few selected criteria. You will find trhe checklist as well as a guidance on how to use...

This practical guide provides step-by-step support for stakeholders in their evaluation process. It provides methodological contributions on evaluation, illustrative examples and a grid grouping together the potential consequences of approaches to prevent psychosocial risks (PSR) and musculoskeletal...

This general brochure for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) has been developed to meet the need for a comprehensive information tool on the risk of MSDs. This guide has three main objectives: to know how the musculoskeletal system works, to understand how it can deteriorate and to...

This guide on MSDs and cleaning staff covers what are MSDs, the risks and their prevention. It is illustrated with many photos and images showing real work situations, including good and bad practices and examples of exercises which can be done at work.

" This guide provides explanations on MSDs, explains the direct and indirect consequences of MSDs. It' also a practical tool describing the fundamental steps to be taken to organize and implement sustainable and effective MSD prevention.

This manual for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in the early childhood care sector deals with the problem of musculoskeletal disorders in the early childhood care sector in the following aspects: the extent of the problem in the sector, risk factors and preventive measures (ergonomic...