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
Saksa
LanguageGerman
ProviderDeutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung
This brochure provides information about stresses and strains in the workplace of pedagogical specialists and describes technical, organizational and personal prevention measures on the subject areas "musculoskeletal loads", "natural and artificial lighting", "room temperature and air quality ”and...
Type Case study
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study looks at how a successful return-to-work plan was agreed and implemented. Simple measures such as maintaining contact with the worker during her sick leave and enabling her to return gradually made a big difference.
Type Case study
Ranska
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
This case study looks at the problems faced in nurseries. Indeed, It is not uncommon for nursery staff to suffer from low back problems, often the cause of significant absenteeism. In Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin, the two nurseries of the Stenger Bachmann foundation have been working for several...
Type Guides & Tools
Tanska
LanguageDanish
ProviderIndustry community for the working environment for welfare and public administration
This guide is about sustainable ergonomic work routines in day-care centres. It contains information on how ergonomics and pedagogical professionalism go hand in hand and points to specific bad habits and how to break them .
Type Guides & Tools
Belgia
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
The brochure, specifically designed for nurses in the early childhood sector, answers three questions: What is a musculoskeletal disorder? What are the risks of MSDs? And most importantly, how can MSDs be prevented? The brochure, written by PREVENT, is illustrated with photos showing real work...
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.