This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...

It is not easy for a very small company to agree to be part of the TMS Pros programme when it is already thinking about the well-being of its employees. But the managers of Astic, a cleaning company in Auvergne, were convinced by Carsat Auvergne and, even before reaching stage 3, Astic proposed...

It is not easy for a very small company to agree to be part of the TMS Pros programme when it is already thinking about the well-being of its employees. But the managers of Astic, a cleaning company in Auvergne, were convinced by Carsat Auvergne. With telescopic brooms, angled rags, trolleys, etc...

The hygiene institute was responsible for protecting the population against infectious diseases and wanted to reduce absenteeism and job turnover in the cleaning team, which consisted of 15 women, in such a way, that workers over 50 or 55 could remain in the job.

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.