Type Guides & Tools
Puola
LanguagePolish
ProviderThe Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB)
This guide describes the characteristics of lifting and handling operations and devices, the assessment of the loads during lifting and handling, the effects of assistive devices on musculoskeletal system, how to select assistive devices, and recommendations and guidelines for the use of assistive...
Type Case study
Puola
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
ARTEX is a small sewing plant with 14 female employees working five-day single shifts. Repetitive tasks, performed seated, increase the risk of MSDs. In addition to legally-required medical checks, assessment of individual workstations led to improvements in work organisation, layout and equipment...
Type Guides & Tools
Puola
LanguagePolish
ProviderSocial Security Institution (ZUS)
This guides provides information about the carpal tunnel syndrome and gives some insights/tips on how to prevent it.
Type Guides & Tools
Puola
LanguagePolish
ProviderNational Labour Inspectorate
The publication presents the most important principles of organisation and ways of performing work in sitting and standing positions, related to manual transport and activities such as lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing in hospitals, nursing homes and nursing homes.
Type Guides & Tools
Puola
LanguagePolish
ProviderNational Labour Inspectorate
This brochure is designed for managers and employees of retail facilities, especially those who work in manual handling, working in conditions that are not adapted to their physical and mental requirements or at risk of cold. The managerial staff will learn how to organize work in accordance with...
Type Visual resources
Puola
LanguagePolish
ProviderThe Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB)
5 films showing the correct postures when handling loads. The website that contains these videos also supplies some links to more detailed information about the manual handling of loads.