Type Case study
In-Norveġja
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 Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Il-Ġermanja
LanguageGerman
Providergerman Social insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture - SVLFG
This brochure published by the German Social Insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture - SVLFG is intended to workers in agriculture to recognise physical stress factors and if possible to reduce or prevent them. To “take the burden off their shoulders” and thus positively influence...
Type Case study
Il-Ġermanja
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
To make the harvest more efficient, the asparagus ridges are covered with a black/white film to influence the growth of the spears. Thus, the harvest can be restricted to once a day or even once every two days, with more ripe spears per covered meter. However, putting aside the film before cutting...
Type Case study
In-Netherlands
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
In greenhouse horticulture, cultivation of strawberries is done on high racks, so-called gullies. The strawberry plants are at a height of 150-160 cm. To pull the blossoms through and clear out the plants, the workers usually walk on 30 cm high stilts. Because of the height and resulting insecurity...
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...