Type Case study
Francia
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
In this case study, Soprofen Industrie manufactures roller shutters. An activity that exposes its employees to risks linked to manual handling of loads, awkward postures and repetitive gestures.Aware of these difficulties, the company has been committed for several years to a sustainable approach...
Type Case study
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study presents the successful return to work of a project manager after a year of absence due to piriformis syndrome, which causes pain brought on by prolonged sitting, among other things. Contact and support from her manager and colleagues throughout the worker’s absence made her feel...
Type Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident for energy, textile, electrical, and media products - BGETEM
Design of the workspace may have significant impact on the health and safety of the workers. Poor designed workplaces may cause physical and mental stress and can result in a higher rate of absenteeism. This brochure gives tips on how to design assembly workstations eronomically. Suggestions for...
Type Case study
Polonia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
ARTEX is a small sewing plant with 14 female employees working five-day single shifts. Repetitive tasks, performed seated, increase the risk of MSDs. In addition to legally-required medical checks, assessment of individual workstations led to improvements in work organisation, layout and equipment...
Type Visual resources
New Zealand
LanguageEnglish
ProviderACC New Zealand
These flip cards give workers information about postures and moving the body during static work. Furthermore, several body exercises are displayed to prevent and manage discomfort, pain and injury
Type Guides & Tools
Italia
LanguageItalian
ProviderINAIL
Le 60 schede di rischio contengono la descrizione del compito, con l'indicazione degli eventuali macchinari/attrezzature in uso, fornendo una stima del rischio da sovraccarico biomeccanico per l'arto superiore destro e quello sinistro. Il metodo valutativo applicato è la Check-list OCRA. Per...
Type Visual resources, Case study
Irlanda
LanguageEnglish
ProviderHealth and safety autority
This video of a risk assesment case study shows maintenance staff manually handle a machine part during a routine maintenance operation. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.