Type Guides & Tools
Sveitsi
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderSwiss Accident Insurance Fund - SUVA
Manual patient handling is one of the major occupational risks for healthcare workers. Of primary concern are back injuries and shoulder strains, which can both, be severely debilitating. There are several factors, which make patient handling activities hazardous and hereby increase the risk of...
Type Guides & Tools
Belgia
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
This manual for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in the early childhood care sector deals with the problem of musculoskeletal disorders in the early childhood care sector in the following aspects: the extent of the problem in the sector, risk factors and preventive measures (ergonomic...
Type Case study
Itävalta
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Labour inspection
The objective of the "Ergo-Guide concept" was to qualify workers in the field of ergonomics so that they can identify ergonomic problems (e.g. awkward posture and movement) at the workplaces, systematically analyse the ergonomic hazards and help to find solutions to prevent MSDs. More than 250...
Type Case study
Itävalta
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Labour Inspectorate
Health care has been identified as an environment exposed to physical strain. Health care workers are exposed to ergonomic risks such as heavy loads when handling of immobile patients. The Austrian Labor Inspectorate has summarized good practical examples from the health sector in a report. You...