This manual provides occupational risk prevention technicians and ergonomics experts with recommendations on the methodology to be applied in ergonomic risk assessment.

Cleaning activities can be physically demanding and should be done without exposing workers to the risks of work-related musculoskeletal diseases (MSD). However, cleaners are at risk of developing MSDs as a result of their work. There are various solutions that can be used in order to modify tasks...

This guide intends to be an easy manual indicating basic guidelines for daily work in shellfish fishery on foot. It is of great value the fact that the information was provided by those who best know the sector: the shellfish workers themselves. They related their most frequent problems, described...

Workers in the German sewing industry showed an elevated sickness rate and absences from work due to illness. The German statutory accident insurance for the laether and textile industrie (now BGETEM) launched a research project with the aim of developing an ergonomic sewing workplace and a...

This checklist concerns hazards for injury or development of disorders to the lower limb and is targeted at people engaged in workplace hazard identification. In addition, this checklist offers examples of preventive measures that can help to reduce LLDs risks.

The E-Fact explains the steps of the risk assessment process, including identifying hazards and evaluating risks. It also includes two case studies on preventing harm and a checklist of the most common hazards associated with the use of cleaning equipment.

This article provides recommendations and examples for nursing staff to help reducing the number and severity of MSDs due to patient handling.