Type Visual resources
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageLanguage free
ProviderSwiss Accident Insurance - SUVA
The film shows the most important lifting and carrying techniques in a simple and understandable way for everyone. Employees learn how they can protect their backs when handling loads. The film is also useful for occupational training and practical instructions at work.
Type Case study
L-Italja
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 Guides & Tools
L-Italja
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
Farming involves a lot of repetitive work. Manual handling and lifting in particular can cause strain and awkward positions. Outdoor work and specificities of terrain make the design of agricultural machinery challenging. This discussion paper looks at the use of mechanisation to reduce the risk of...
Type Guides & Tools
L-Italja
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
This article presents the data sheets developed by INAIL-CONTARP to assess the risk of many non-standardisable repetitive tasks in the sector. The method used was the OCRA checklist. This method has proved to be reliable and allows users to draw up a map of the risk for repetitive work.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
L-Italja
LanguageItalian
ProviderINAIL
This guidance provides information on correct postures, movements and exercise in the workplace to prevent back pain.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderSUVA
This brochure gives information about both standing and sitting in the workplace. It gives tips on when to sit and when to stand and also provides useful information about the main risks associated with standing and/or sitting and how to overcome these risks.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderState Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
This leaflet provides valuable tips for optimal workplace design and shows how workers can protect themselves from the harmful consequences of sitting. Working for long periods of time while sitting can cause pain and is a health risk.
