This case study from Finland looks at how participatory workshops for kitchen workers can help them to identify, analyse and implement solutions to MSD-related risks. An external expert coordinated a participatory intervention project. It involved carrying out a series of workshops for 504 kitchen...
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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Guides & Tools
Finlandia
English
Provider (English)
EU-OSHA
Provider (Original)
EU-OSHA
Case study
Irlanda
English
Provider (English)
EU-OSHA
Provider (Original)
EU-OSHA
This case study looks at a participatory intervention at an ophthalmic lens manufacturing site in Ireland to reduce MSD risks for maintenance technicians. An internal safety and health coordinator organised the intervention that involved both maintenance technicians and machine operators.
Case study
Finlandia
English
Provider (English)
EU-OSHA
Provider (Original)
EU-OSHA
MSDs were the main reason for sick leave at the Finnish children’s food factory Suomen Nestlé. Improving ergonomics was the solution. The company implemented various measures to improve working procedures and conditions to prevent MSDs, support the recovery of workers suffering from MSDs, and...
Guides & Tools
Ungheria
Hungarian
Provider (Original)
NNK-MFF
This PPT provides information about the importance of ergonomics in occupational health prevention.
Guides & Tools
Ungheria
Hungarian
Provider (Original)
BDSZ - Bánya-, Energia és Ipari dolgozók Szakszervezete
The publication give details about occupational diseases caused by working in the light industry, and provides information about the prevention options.
Guides & Tools
Ungheria
Hungarian
Provider (Original)
ITM Munkavédelmi Főosztály
The publication gives details about the basics and legal references for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Case study
Portogallo
English
Provider (English)
EU OSHA
Provider (Original)
EU OSHA
Traditionally the collecting of fruits was performed using mobile ladders (extension ladders and double sided step ladders). The efficiency of the collection process was very low and the risk to accidents and health problems to the workers was very high. Simultaneously to reduce workload on the...