Type Case study
Franciaország
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
This case study concerns the Residence Tarnos Océan home, an establishment of the European Association of the Physically Disabled, which welcomes residents in Tarnos, in the south of the Landes, who require assistance for most of the acts of daily life. The renovation of the site, based on an...
Type Case study
Franciaország
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
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...
Type Visual resources
Németország
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization (KAN)
Footwear is important for musculoskeletal function — especially for people who stay for a long time on their feet. In health care workers have to walk and stand for long periods. Choosing the right footwear can help to prevent pain in the back, hips, knees, and feet. This leaflet provides tips to...
Type Visual resources
New Zealand
LanguageEnglish
ProviderACC New Zealand
On this YouTube play list one can find all relevant lifting and moving techniques to make sure patients can be transported in a way which is not harmful for the body of the care taker.
Type Guides & Tools
Hollandia
LanguageDutch
ProviderFNV
This booklet gives information on which activities are physically demanding and how to proceed in certain circumstances in order to avoid MSD's. Both the rules/stadards are mentioned as well as practical information on how to perform tasks in a way that the body of the worker isn't hurt
Type Guides & Tools
Belgium
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
The brochure, specifically designed for home support workers, 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 situations.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageBulgarian, Danish, German, Estonian, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, International, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Finnish, Swedish
ProviderEU OSHA
This article provides recommendations and examples for nursing staff to help reducing the number and severity of MSDs due to patient handling.
