Type Case study
Franciaország
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
In this case study, the Labrenne cleaning group was facing occupational illnesses among its cleaning workers. In order to prevent MSDs, the company decided to produce its own model of hanging wastebasket. This allows to prevent workers from having to bend too much. After trials at headquarters,...
Type Case study
Franciaország
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
The case study presents the Smictom in Alsace, which manages the collection and treatment of household waste in 90 municipalities. This establishment is constantly examining how to improve working conditions. The technical and organizational changes in collections, waste collection centers and its...
Type Case study
Franciaország
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 Case study
Franciaország
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
This case study presents the Girardeau company, based in Beaurepaire in Vendée, specialized in masonry and structural work. Faced with the reality of a physical job which puts the backs of workers to the test, management has implemented a prevention approach which aims in particular to limit the...
Type Case study
EU, Franciaország
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
This report includes Case 5.1: A French printing company needing to address the MSDs and absenteeism affecting its mainly female staff in its finishing workshop. They obtained help from the regional association for the improvement of working conditions (ARACT). Ergonomic solutions were put in place...
Type Guides & Tools
Franciaország
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
This guide is for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the upper limb. After situating the MSD issue, it answers the most frequently asked questions and provides information on the statistical data, pathophysiology and clinical signs of MSDs. It also addresses risk factors in general as well as...
Type Case study
Franciaország
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
A departmental project for prevention of MSDs was initiated in 2003 by the Intercompany Medical Service of the Anjou region and the Organisation of Regional Action for the Improvement of Working Conditions in the Pays de Loire region in response to the difficulties faced by enterprises in...