This case study looks at a participatory intervention at an ophthalmic lens manufacturing site in Ireland to reduce MSD risks for maintenance technicians. An internal safety and health coordinator organised the intervention that involved both maintenance technicians and machine operators.

Swissport Cyprus Ltd workers who manually load and unload luggage, cargo and mail are at risk of MSDs, like back problems. The company tested, further developed and purchased a state-of-the-art wearable exoskeleton suit to improve manual handling at Larnaca and Paphos International Airports...

Workers at the Dutch vegetable growing company Verdonk Broccoli were prone to develop MSDs, especially when lifting and stacking crates and boxes. To prevent MSDs and to reduce physical strain and manual lifting, palletisers were purchased. As a result, there are fewer health complaints and absences...

The Dutch cleaning services company Hago Next was finding it difficult to retain experienced employees and attract new ones because the work is physically demanding. To reduce physical strain and prevent MSDs, the company has implemented a broad range of measures to improve working practices and...

This video of a risk assessment case study shows a warehouse worker manually handle a large barrel weight 80kg. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This video of a risk assessment case study shows a worker manually lifts a bucket of material up a stairwell and lifts material into chute. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This video of a risk assesment case study shows a material handler takes a product from stage location, transfer it to packing station and then to final shipping location. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.