Type Case study
Il-Ġermanja
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...
Type Case study
Franza
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
In this case study, Allo Cleaning is testing a new solution for washing windows at height without risk of falls. Carsat Nord-Est contributed financially to the purchase of this system, which is also beneficial in the prevention of chemical risk and musculoskeletal disorders. Indeed, a single pass...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This article presents the primary cause for MSDs in nursing: patient handling tasks such as lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients
Type Visual resources
USA
LanguageEnglish
ProviderOccupational Health and Safety Authority
This handout gives practical information/insights on cumulative trauma injuries and how to avoid them, providing alternative work methods. This handout specifically targets housekeepers (in hotels and other buildings)
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Canada
LanguageFrench
ProviderInstitut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST)
The purpose of this document is to promote reflection, present strategies facilitating the application, by nursing staff, of practices for preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and propose ways of supporting the implementation of these strategies. The document is presented in the form of...
Type Visual resources
In-Netherlands
LanguageDutch
ProviderRegioplus
The National Physical Practice Guidelines are depicted in a series of illustrated posters which include ‘tips and tricks’. The Guidelines specify when a certain action, for example the transfer of a client or putting on support stockings, becomes too heavy and indicate which solution is required...
Type Visual resources
Id-Danimarka
LanguageDanish
ProviderThe Danish Working environment Authority
The film shows the physical dangers of cleaning the rooms in a hotel and the means to prevent these complaints.