In this case study, SNV Volabraye, a turkey slaughtering and cutting company, has integrated prevention into the design of its new manual cutting line. Indeed, following its integration into the MSDs Pros program of the Occupational Risk Health Insurance, the SNV site in Volabraye has identified the...

The food industry is frequently at risk for low back pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Preventive actions can nevertheless be taken at various scales, like what the Berry small company Pâtes Fabre has implemented. As an example, the emptying of the pasta shelves to be bagged is no longer done...

On the LU site in La Haye-Fouassière, near Nantes, the lines largely automated to make cookies, run at full speed. However, the plant has been identified by Carsat Pays-de-la-Loire as a risky company in terms of MSDs. The whole company, members of the CHSCT, occupational nurse, managers and...

Hand-arm vibration can cause vibration white finger, a permanent and painful numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, also painful joints and muscle weakening. There is also evidence that it may cause carpel tunnel syndrome. The control of vibration at work place duties on employers to eliminate...

Hand-arm vibration can cause vibration white finger, a permanent and painful numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, also painful joints and muscle weakening. There is also evidence that it may cause carpel tunnel syndrome. The control of vibration at work place duties on employers to eliminate...

Hand-arm vibration can cause vibration white finger, a permanent and painful numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, also painful joints and muscle weakening. There is also evidence that it may cause carpel tunnel syndrome. The Directive on control of vibrations at work places duties on...