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 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 Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderProfessional association for wood and metal
This leaflet focuses on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and what to do if you have similar complaints. It is designed for workers in both the wood and metal industry, but it's principles can be used in other sectors as well.
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.