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
Italia
LanguageItalian
ProviderINAIL
Questo manuale riporta una esperienza esemplare di studio e di intervento preventivo condotta nel sud del nostro Paese in un comparto, quello dell’edilizia, in cui il rischio da sovraccarico biomeccanico del rachide si presenta al contempo come rilevante e di complessa analisi per la molteplicità...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Italia
LanguageItalian
ProviderINAIL
Questo opuscolo si rivolge ai lavoratori e ai loro rappresentanti per la sicurezza con lo scopo di sensibilizzare e coinvolgere tutti nell’attività di prevenzione dei disturbi muscoloscheletrici, sia attraverso un corretto comportamento individuale, rispettoso della salute propria e altrui, sia per...
Type Case study
Italia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The level of vibration generated by a pneumatic screwdriver depends on the power of the internal motor and on the clutch type. Traditional screwdrivers, using a mechanical slip clutch, produce high levels of vibration. Modern clutches that automatically and immediately stop the feeding air when the...
Type Case study
Italia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The printer manufacturer company emphasizes the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Many tasks in manufacturing require repetitive movements. The aim was to redesign the workstation in order to eliminate the risk due to incorrect posture and repetitive movements of the upper limbs.
Type Case study
Italia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The shaft assembly phase (when inserting the steel shaft into the body) of yacht building was particularly critical. The risk of manual handling was very important. A new design of the shafting and handling system was required.
Type Case study
EU, Austria, Belgio, Estonia, Finlandia, Grecia, Italia, Lituania, Slovacchia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The Lighten the Load campaign featured the Good Practice Awards, which recognise organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackling MSDs. The awards promote and encourage practical solutions in workplaces and share this good practice around Europe. This publication...