This guide provides practical advice and examples on the correct positions for workers who handle loads and the correct way to maintain a good posture. It also provides examples of stretching exercises in seated work.
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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Visual resources Guides & Tools
Lettonia
Latvian
Provider (English)
Institute for Safety, Environment and Health
Provider (Original)
Darba drošības un vides veselības institūts
Visual resources Guides & Tools
Svizzera
German
Provider (English)
Swiss Accident Insurance - SUVA
Provider (Original)
Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt - SUVA
The leaflet published by the Swiss Accident Insurance SUVA provides 10 compensatory excercises for workers in the transport sector to prevent back pain.
Visual resources Guides & Tools
Svizzera
French
Provider (English)
SUVA
Provider (Original)
SUVA
Jeremy, a talented comedian, is confronted with the risks of accidents and vital rules on building sites. He plays various characters: conductor, Batman, inspector, angel or demon (season 1), James Bond (season 2) and trainee (season 3). With a touch of humour, the videos convey serious and vital...
Guides & Tools
Svizzera
German
, French
, Italiano
Provider (English)
Swiss Accident Insurance Fund - SUVA
Provider (Original)
Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt - SUVA
Manual patient handling is one of the major occupational risks for healthcare workers. Of primary concern are back injuries and shoulder strains, which can both, be severely debilitating. There are several factors, which make patient handling activities hazardous and hereby increase the risk of...
Guides & Tools
Svizzera
German
, French
, Italiano
Provider (English)
Swiss Commission for the Coordination of Occupational Health and Safety EKAS
Provider (Original)
Eidgenössische Koordinationskommission für Arbeitssicherheit EKAS
Loading and unloading of vehicles are activities which heighten the chance of workplace injuries. Manual handling includes lifting, but also usually climbing, pushing, and pulling, all of which pose the risk of injury to the back. In many cases there is a lack of the necessary training and tools...
Guides & Tools
Svizzera
German
, French
, Italiano
Provider (English)
Swiss Accident Insurance Fund - SUVA
Provider (Original)
Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt - SUVA
How do you load or unload vehicles in your company? Is manual loading and unloading carried out safely in your company? This checklist provides tips and helps you to manage risk during loading and unloading procedures.
Guides & Tools
Svizzera
German
, French
, Italiano
Provider (English)
SUVA
Provider (Original)
SUVA
This brochure for professionals in the help and care industry can be used for the selection of ergonomic equipment. The instructions provided in this document are helpful to find the adequate aids and measures to avoid physical stress.