In this case study, ÉSEAN is an establishement welcoming teenager patients with a head halo. They undergo at least two transfers per day, between their bed and their walker. Although very brief, these operations are very demanding for the care teams and are sources of musculoskeletal disorders and...
Tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksia koskevat käytännön työkalut ja ohjeet
Jotta tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksien riskien arviointi ja hallinta työpaikoilla olisi vaivatonta, helppokäyttöinen tietokantamme tarjoaa monenlaisia EU:ssa ja kansallisella tasolla kehitettyjä käytännön työvälineitä ja ohjeita.
Aineistot käsittävät tapaustutkimuksia ja visuaalista materiaalia, ja ne kattavat laajasti useita sektoreita, vaaran tyyppejä ja ennalta ehkäiseviä toimenpiteitä. Osa aineistosta on tarkoitettu erityisesti tietyille toimijoille, kuten työnantajille, työntekijöille tai johtajille, ja osa on tarkoitettu tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksien hallintaan tietyissä työntekijäryhmissä. Aineistoja voidaan suodattaa kaikkien näiden tai monien muiden erilaisten kategorioiden mukaan, joten hakemansa löytäminen on todella helppoa.
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This case study presents the work done by the working group from the Alès Cévennes hospital center to prevent MSDs as well as Psychosocial risks in its stretcher service. To assess MSDs, a questionnaire was distributed to stretcher bearers. The link between MSDs and Psychosocial risks appeared: for...
The factsheet provided by the German Social Accident Insurance for Commercial Transport, Postal Logistics and Telecommunication (BG Verkehr) informs about experiences with Deskbikes. Using a deskbike allows you to work dynamically. It's easy to switch between sitting, standing and cycling. By...
Cycle while you work is the motto at Deutsche Telekom when it comes to improving employee health. Since mid-November, the company has provided employees at its new Group campus in Hamburg and at its Service Headquarters in Bonn with a total of 220 Deskbikes. These innovative replacements for the...
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 will...
In health care manual handling of clients is part of everyday life. There are many problems that can arise from incorrect manual handling, therefore young nurses shall be trained from the beginning to use ergonomic and safe work practices. The German Accident Insurance developped several training...