Type Guides & Tools
Viro
LanguageEstonian, Russian
ProviderInspection of labour of Estonia
Brochure about prevention of work-related musculoskeletal overloads. The brochure contains both information on MSDs in general, as well as practical information in what companies and employees could do to prevent them .
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 Visual resources
Viro
LanguageEstonian, Russian
ProviderInspection of labour of Estonia
This poster provides advice on how to handle different kinds of loads. The principles shown in the poster can be used in all kind of companies.
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 Case study
EU, Itävalta, Belgia, Viro, Suomi, Kreikka, Italia, Liettua, Slovakia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The Lighten the Load campaign featured the Good Practice Awards, which recognise organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackling MSDs. The awards promote and encourage practical solutions in workplaces and share this good practice around Europe. This publication...
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.