Type Visual resources
Németország
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Isurance for the wood and metal sector
Welding is a strenuous occupation involving work in awkward postures and handling heavy equipment. This can lead to muscular strain and painful tension. The following exercises have been specially developed for welders exposed to ergonomic risks. Regular training can help to stimulate and improve...
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, Guides & Tools
Spanyolország
LanguageSpanish
ProviderOccupational Health and safety Institue of Galicia (ISSGA)
Poster showing with drawings the main basic aspects of the mobilisation of people, as well as mobilization techniques and technical aids to facilitate mobilisation and MSDs prevention.
Type Visual resources
Spanyolország
LanguageSpanish
ProviderNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (INSST)
Poster showing good postures when moving patients.
Type Visual resources, Case study
Írország
LanguageEnglish
ProviderHealth and safety autority
This video of a risk assessment case study shows carers lifting a bed-bound patient in order to change a mattress. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.
Type Visual resources, Case study
Írország
LanguageEnglish
ProviderHealth and safety autority
This video of a risk assessment case study shows a patient wearing long leg plaster is moved from bed tot wheelchair. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.
Type Visual resources
Dánia
LanguageDanish
ProviderIndustry Community for the Working Environment for Welfare and Public Administration
This poster, showing a pyramid can be used to raise awareness of the transfer technique in everyday life. Use it for example at staff meetings and in teaching or to raise awareness about transfer technology in everyday life.