Type Case study
Francia
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
The food industry is frequently at risk for low back pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Preventive actions can nevertheless be taken at various scales, like what the Berry small company Pâtes Fabre has implemented. As an example, the emptying of the pasta shelves to be bagged is no longer done...
Type Case study
Francia
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
In this case study, SNV Volabraye, a turkey slaughtering and cutting company, has integrated prevention into the design of its new manual cutting line. Indeed, following its integration into the MSDs Pros program of the Occupational Risk Health Insurance, the SNV site in Volabraye has identified...
Type Guides & Tools
Portogallo
LanguagePortuguese, International
ProviderAuthority for Working Conditions
This guide presents the risks factors related to the manual handling of loads, the biomechanical principles of safety and economy of effort, and how to use the body.
Type Case study
Francia
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
On the LU site in La Haye-Fouassière, near Nantes, the lines largely automated to make cookies, run at full speed. However, the plant has been identified by Carsat Pays-de-la-Loire as a risky company in terms of MSDs. The whole company, members of the CHSCT, occupational nurse, managers and...
Type Guides & Tools
USA
LanguageEnglish
ProviderOccupational Safety and Health Administration
"This publication presents ergonomic solutions that are already implemented within some foundries. OSHA recommends that foundries consider these solutions in the context of a broader, systematic process that includes the elements described in this publication. Such a process will make it more...
Type Guides & Tools
Australia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderWorksafe Australia
This guide outlines common manual handling tasks and practical solutions to help workers complete tasks safely. It uses a ‘traffic light’ format to identify high risk work, reduced risk solutions and preferred solutions. Topics covered in the guide include: how to use risk controls to eliminate or...