Type Guides & Tools
Il-Litwanja
LanguageLithuanian
ProviderInstitute of Hygiene
ART is a risk assessment tool. This tool is most suited for tasks that: involve actions of the upper limbs; repeat every few minutes, or even more frequently; and occur for at least 1–2 hours per day or shift. ART tool is made up of three sections: the assessment guide; the risk factors and the...
Type Guides & Tools
Is-Slovenja
LanguageSlovenian
ProviderNational Institute of Public Health
This booklet gives information about physical activity and preventing sedentary behaviour in the work environment. It contains information about the health effects as well as practical tips in order to stay physically active during work.
Type Guides & Tools
Il-Litwanja
LanguageLithuanian
ProviderInstitute of Hygiene
Practical guide how to implement physical activity in workplaces : Short description what is physical activity in workplaces; why it is so important; 4 stages of physical activity implementing in workplaces; practical examples
Type Case study
Il-Portugall
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
Traditionally the collecting of fruits was performed using mobile ladders (extension ladders and double sided step ladders). The efficiency of the collection process was very low and the risk to accidents and health problems to the workers was very high. Simultaneously to reduce workload on the...
Type Case study
Il-Portugall
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
All the organisation of work associated with the grape harvesting and transportation to the processing equipment was implemented with the objective of reducing, as much as possible, the manual effort associated with the transportation of grapes from the vines to the processing equipment and...
Type Case study
Il-Litwanja
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
Most of works on the fishing and transport boats are related to the manual handling and lifting of the various loads and repetitive movements or incorrect working postures. The management of the company decided to develop a combined method of ergonomic training for raising employees’ awareness...
Type Case study
EU, L-Awstrija, Il-Belġju, L-Estonja, Il-Finlandja, Il-Greċja, L-Italja, Il-Litwanja, Is-Slovakkja
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...