Carrying schoolbags has a major impact on a child's back health. An inappropriately or incorrectly packed schoolbag may contribute to low back pain in children. This article provides schoolbag safety tips: how to properly set up and pack the schoolbag ways to support your childs spines.
Strumenti pratici e orientamenti sui disturbi muscoloscheletrici
Per consentire un’agevole valutazione e gestione dei rischi di DMS nei luoghi di lavoro, la nostra banca dati di facile utilizzo contiene vari strumenti pratici e materiali orientativi sviluppati a livello dell’UE e nazionale.
Le risorse includono studi campione e materiali visivi e riguardano svariati settori, tipi di pericolo e misure di prevenzione. Alcune sono rivolte in modo specifico a determinati soggetti interessati, ad esempio datori di lavoro, lavoratori o dirigenti, mentre altre alla gestione dei DMS tra gruppi specifici di lavoratori. Le risorse possono essere filtrate per una di queste categorie o altre ancora, così non avrai problemi a trovare esattamente ciò che cerchi.
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Guides & Tools
Germania
German
Provider (English)
Barmer health insurance
Provider (Original)
Barmer Krankenkasse
Case study
Germania
German
, English
Provider (English)
German Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization (KAN)
Provider (Original)
Kommission Arbeitsschutz und Normung (KAN)
What characterizes an ergonomically designed machine? What aspects must be considered during design? Where can I find relevant information? This webportal provides examples of good practices. The compiled good-practice examples of ergonomically designed machines is intended to assist in raising...
Guides & Tools
Germania
German
Provider (English)
German Social Accident Insurance - DGUV
Provider (Original)
Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung - DGUV
Ergonomic machine design, checklist and evaluation sheet: In order to assess the ergonomic design of metalworking machines, the Woodworking and metalworking expert committee of the German Statutory Accident Insurance - DGUV has developed the "Ergonomic machine design, checklist and evaluation sheet"...
Visual resources Guides & Tools
Germania
German
Provider (English)
German Social Accident Insurance for the for the health and welfare services (BGW)
Provider (Original)
Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege (BGW)
Staying fit at work: awkward and prolonged postures associated with lifting and moving patients - many work in health care can lead to back injuries. This poster shows you some exercises to prevent back injuries in health care.
Guides & Tools
Danimarca
Danish
Provider (English)
Industry community for the working environment for welfare and public administration
Provider (Original)
BrancheFællesskabet for Arbejdsmiljø for Velfærd og Offentlig administration
This is an instrument to develop the practice of moving people at the workplace that focuses not just on specific techniques and technical aids, but on other aspects of the process and culture at the workplace, e.g. the attitude towards health, support from colleagues, understanding of cooperation...
Guides & Tools
EU
English
, French
Provider (English)
European Trade Union Institute, ETUI
Provider (Original)
European 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.
Guides & Tools
Germania
German
Provider (English)
German Social Accident Insurance - DGUV
Provider (Original)
Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung - DGUV
In health care manual handling of clients is part of everyday life. There are many problems that can arise from incorrect manual handling, therefore young nurses shall be trained from the beginning to use ergonomic and safe work practices. The German Accident Insurance developped several training...