Type Visual resources, Case study
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Isurance for Commerce and Logistics(BGHW)
In supermarkets and shopping malls, workers have to push a number of shopping trolleys back to the trolley parking place. Pushing trolleys is a physically demanding work that may put workers at risk of muskuloskeletal dieseases. EDEKA in Minden (Germany) developped a pushing aid for trolleys using...
Type Guides & Tools
Belgio
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
The brochure, specifically designed for pickers, answers three questions: What is a musculoskeletal disorder? What are the risks of MSDs? And most importantly, how can MSDs be prevented? The brochure, written by PREVENT, is illustrated with photos showing real work situations.
Type Guides & Tools
Polonia
LanguagePolish
ProviderNational Labour Inspectorate
This brochure is designed for managers and employees of retail facilities, especially those who work in manual handling, working in conditions that are not adapted to their physical and mental requirements or at risk of cold. The managerial staff will learn how to organize work in accordance with...
Type Guides & Tools
Irlanda
LanguageEnglish
ProviderHealth and safety autority
The work tasks conducted in the retail sector require people to engage in many different types of manual handling. This brochure helps with assessing the risks and gives insights in avoiding these risks.
Type Guides & Tools
Cipro
LanguageGreek
ProviderOccupational Health and Safety Authority
This guide provides useful information and good practices on manual handling in the field of companies operating in the retail sector.