Type Case study
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
An ICT worker diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis was able to remain in his job thanks to some straightforward adjustments. Thus, the company he works for had been able to retain an expert worker who is able to train others.
Type Case study
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to tackling musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. Early intervention (despite the lack of a firm diagnosis) based on risk assessment and trialling new equipment has helped to alleviate discomfort and prevent her...
Type Guides & Tools
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderCornell University Ergonomics Web
This document provides instructions related to ROSA: picture-based postural targeting screening tool for quantifying exposure to risk factors for office workers.
Type Guides & Tools
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderCornell University Ergonomics Web
This document provides instructions associated with the Workplace Ergonomic Risk Assessment (WERA) method, and observational tool developed to provide a method of screening the working task quickly for exposure physical risk factor associated with MSDs.
Type Guides & Tools
New Zealand
LanguageEnglish
ProviderWork Safe
This brochure is intended to reduce the physical strain of those affected by measures that lie within their own scope of action; show body-appropriate, back-friendly behaviours and working techniques; make limits of physical resilience visible;- offer a small selection of strengthening and...
Type Guides & Tools
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderCornell University Ergonomics Web
The Job Strain Index (JSI) method gives a quick and systematic assessment of the hand/wrist postural risks to a worker. The analysis can be conducted before and after an intervention to demonstrate that the intervention has worked to lower the risk of injury.