Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageDanish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Dutch, Finnish
ProviderChrodis Plus
Chrodis Plus Chronic diseases and employment Workbox includes 2 elements: a training toolkit and a toolkit for workplaces. Its practical resources support workplaces to: measure, evaluate and strengthen the inclusiveness of workplaces and the work ability of employees with chronic conditions;...
Type Case study
Germania
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study examines the ErgoKita project, which studied risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nursery-school teachers and the effects of an intervention. It started with physiological work measurement, covering awkward postures such as sitting and lifting, and included provision...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish, French
ProviderEuropean Trade Union Institute, ETUI
This policy brief looks at the work-related causes behind musculoskeletal disorders and formulates policy recommendations for the prevention of these occupational health risks.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish, French
ProviderEuropean Trade Union Institute, ETUI
Guide showing 15 methods for evaluating and preventing the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. The methods are classified into three categories depending on the skills needed to use them: detection – analysis – expertise. Through this publication, the ETUI seeks to encourage...
Type Case study
Germania
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The hygiene institute was responsible for protecting the population against infectious diseases and wanted to reduce absenteeism and job turnover in the cleaning team, which consisted of 15 women, in such a way, that workers over 50 or 55 could remain in the job.