This checklist includes questions on working postures of the back and neck, arms and hands, legs during sitting and standing tasks. It also gives examples of the type of action at a technical, organisational and individual level that can be put in place to prevent or reduce the risks caused by...

This film in French, with English subtitles, explains the origin of MSDs and shows good prevention practices that help limit these risks at work.

This case study presents the Girardeau company, based in Beaurepaire in Vendée, specialized in masonry and structural work. Faced with the reality of a physical job which puts the backs of workers to the test, management has implemented a prevention approach which aims in particular to limit the...

This case study looks at the problems faced in nurseries. Indeed, It is not uncommon for nursery staff to suffer from low back problems, often the cause of significant absenteeism. In Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin, the two nurseries of the Stenger Bachmann foundation have been working for several...

The case study presents the Smictom in Alsace, which manages the collection and treatment of household waste in 90 municipalities. This establishment is constantly examining how to improve working conditions. The technical and organizational changes in collections, waste collection centers and its...

The family business Sodiporc, which specialises in the manufacture of half-industrial and half-crafted charcuterie products, is committed to improving working conditions for its employees. With the help of the Carsat, it has been able to double its efforts to prevent MSDs. The company has worked on...

CGF CHARCUTERIE is a small family business. The traditional charcuterie activity exposes to risks of musculoskeletal disorders. The company has equipped itself with several tools to facilitate handling or to relieve physical operations such as cleaning trolleys. A collective occupational health...