Type Visual resources
Sveitsi
LanguageLanguage free
ProviderSwiss Accident Insurance - SUVA
The film shows the most important lifting and carrying techniques in a simple and understandable way for everyone. Employees learn how they can protect their backs when handling loads. The film is also useful for occupational training and practical instructions at work.
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
Sveitsi
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderSwiss Accident Insurance Fund - SUVA
Most back injuries result from improper lifting. Protect your back by practicing proper lifting and carrying techniques.This brochure shows you correct lifting and carrying techniques. With pictures and information you will learn how to safely lift and carry loads.
Type Guides & Tools
Sveitsi
LanguageFrench
ProviderInstitut universitaire romand de Santé au Travail
This guide to risk prevention in childcare facilities deals with MSDs by giving concrete examples of hazardous work situations and recommendations for preventing them.
Type Guides & Tools
Sveitsi
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderDirectorate of Labor
This booklet presents basic information about ergonomics: introduction, workplace environment, constrained postures, monotone demands, handling of loads, choice of work equipment, arrangement and dimensions of work places.
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 Visual resources
Sveitsi
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderSUVA
This movie presents the recommended methods for lifting and carrying loads correctly. It allows to increase awareness among employees and show them how to carry a load while protecting their backs. A PowerPoint presentation (link available at the bottom of the page) accompanies the film and can...
