Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Canada
LanguageFrench
ProviderInstitut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST)
The purpose of this document is to promote reflection, present strategies facilitating the application, by nursing staff, of practices for preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and propose ways of supporting the implementation of these strategies. The document is presented in the form of...
Type Visual resources
Hollandia
LanguageDutch
ProviderRegioplus
The National Physical Practice Guidelines are depicted in a series of illustrated posters which include ‘tips and tricks’. The Guidelines specify when a certain action, for example the transfer of a client or putting on support stockings, becomes too heavy and indicate which solution is required...
Type Guides & Tools
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderCornell University Ergonomics Web
This checklist provides guidance on the ergonomic design of a medication cart as this impacts patient and staff safety and health issues. The checklist is not a list of features, but rather a list of items that affect ease of use, safety, and effectiveness and reduce the chance of a medical error...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Belgium
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
This guide on MSDs and hospital logistic staff covers what are MSDs, the risks and their prevention. It is illustrated with many photos and images showing real work situations, including good and bad practices and examples of exercises which can be done at work.
Type Guides & Tools
Belgium
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
The brochure, specifically designed for health care 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
Belgium
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
This manual has three objectives: to understand the functioning of the musculoskeletal system , to understand how it can deteriorate and to develop solutions adapted to the hospital sector. In particular, it offers many illustrations of the practical actions that hospital staff must take in their...
Type Guides & Tools
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderCornell University Ergonomics Web
This checklist provides some guidance on ergonomic issues that are important considerations for a decision maker who is selecting the best computer cart for their needs. The checklist is not a list of features, but rather a list of items that affect the ease of use, safety and effectiveness of a...