Many chronic back pains are caused by faulty posture and improper handling of loads. This manual describes how the loads should be handled correctly to avoid overloading and back pain. The website also shows examples of exercise for back, shoulder, elbow and knee pain.
Strumenti pratici e orientamenti sui disturbi muscoloscheletrici
Per consentire un’agevole valutazione e gestione dei rischi di DMS nei luoghi di lavoro, la nostra banca dati di facile utilizzo contiene vari strumenti pratici e materiali orientativi sviluppati a livello dell’UE e nazionale.
Le risorse includono studi campione e materiali visivi e riguardano svariati settori, tipi di pericolo e misure di prevenzione. Alcune sono rivolte in modo specifico a determinati soggetti interessati, ad esempio datori di lavoro, lavoratori o dirigenti, mentre altre alla gestione dei DMS tra gruppi specifici di lavoratori. Le risorse possono essere filtrate per una di queste categorie o altre ancora, così non avrai problemi a trovare esattamente ciò che cerchi.
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Repubblica ceca
Czech
Provider (English)
Clinic for physical therapy
Provider (Original)
Fyzioklinika
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Repubblica ceca
Czech
Provider (English)
Škoda Auto
Provider (Original)
Škoda Auto
Presentation of examples of ergonomic solutions in logistics in a car factory. This document displays real working conditions and the solutions that are given can be easily transferred to other sectors or companies.
Guides & Tools
Svizzera
German
, French
, Italiano
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State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
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Direktion für Arbeit - Arbeitsbedingungen
This leaflet provides valuable tips for optimal workplace design and shows how workers can protect themselves from the harmful consequences of standing up. Working long standing hours can cause pain and is a health risk.
Guides & Tools
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German
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Provider (English)
Swiss league against rheumatism
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Rheumaliga Schweiz
This brochure is aimed at all people who are mainly working in a standing position. It contains many tips to reduce physical stress and to prevent occupational diseases due to long standing. You will find important information about workplace design and helpful relief postures. You will learn about...
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Svizzera
German
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, Italiano
Provider (English)
SUVA
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SUVA
This movie presents the recommended methods for lifting and carrying loads correctly. It allows to increase awareness among employees and show them how to carry a load while protecting their backs. A PowerPoint presentation (link available at the bottom of the page) accompanies the film and can also...
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German
, English
, French
, Italiano
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Federal Commission for Occupational Safety
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Federal Commission for Occupational Safety
A series of short videos (in the chapters of the FCOS Box) shows how to ensure greater safety in the office, including ergonomics, and which factors need to be considered to achieve this. Each chapter contains practical tips and they are also downloadable as pdf.