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.

This guide gives direction on the actions that need to be taken in order to manage ergonomic risks at workplace level. It explains the main ergonomic risk factors that may affect a person’s health when carrying out work activities, outlines the risk assessment process involved in managing ergonomic...

This video of a risk assessment case study shows a warehouse worker manually handle a large barrel weight 80kg. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This video of a risk assessment case study shows a worker manually lifts a bucket of material up a stairwell and lifts material into chute. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This video of a risk assesment case study shows a material handler takes a product from stage location, transfer it to packing station and then to final shipping location. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This video of a risk assessment case study shows a worker loading drums onto shelves in chemical store. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This guide presents findings on the prevalence of musculoskeletal injury among Irish farmers and on the impact of such injuries, describes the main risk factors for back injury, explains how to manage these risks when planning work activities on the farm, and suggests ways of organising work...