Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
USA
LanguageEnglish
ProviderOccupational Safety and Health Administration
This eTool describes many of the common hazards associated with the baggage handling process as well as providing possible solutions that are ranked according to their feasibility to the operations. This eTool was developed as part of the OSHA-Airlines Industry and National Safety Council’s...
Type Case study
USA
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...
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 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
USA
LanguageEnglish
ProviderOccupational Health and Safety Authority
These updated guidelines provide recommendations for poultry processing facilities to reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In preparing the following recommendations, OSHA reviewed existing practices and programs as well as available scientific...
Type Guides & Tools
USA
LanguageEnglish
ProviderOccupational Safety and Health Administration
This booklet presents basic ergonomic principles for very small businesses. It does not include issues specific to computer use, construction or agriculture. You may need the advice of an ergonomics consultant or other outside experts. The field of ergonomics is dynamic, and new information is...
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...
