MSDs were the main reason for sick leave at the Finnish children’s food factory Suomen Nestlé. Improving ergonomics was the solution. The company implemented various measures to improve working procedures and conditions to prevent MSDs, support the recovery of workers suffering from MSDs, and...
Għodda prattika u gwida dwar disturbi muskoloskeletali
Sabiex ikun faċli għall-postijiet tax-xogħol biex jivvalutaw u jimmaniġġjaw ir-riskji MSD, il-bażi ta’ data tagħna, li hi faċli biex tintuża, tinkludi varjetà ta’ għodda prattika u materjal ta’ gwida żviluppati fil-livelli nazzjonali u tal-UE.
Ir-riżorsi jinkludu studji tal-każijiet u materjali viżwali u jkopru firxa wiesgħa ta’ setturi, tipi ta’ periklu u miżuri ta’ prevenzjoni. Xi wħud huma mmirati speċifikament lejn ċerti atturi, pereżempju l-impjegaturi, il-ħaddiema jew il-maniġers, u xi wħud lejn il-ġestjoni ta’ MSDs fost gruppi speċifiċi ta’ ħaddiema. Ir-riżorsi jistgħu jiġu ffiltrati skont kwalunkwe waħda minn dawn jew skont varjetà ta’ kategoriji oħra, għaldaqstant ma jistax ikun aktar faċli biex issib eżattament dak li qed tfittex.
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Case study
Il-Finlandja
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EU-OSHA
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EU-OSHA
Case study
In-Netherlands
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EU-OSHA
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EU-OSHA
Workers at the Dutch vegetable growing company Verdonk Broccoli were prone to develop MSDs, especially when lifting and stacking crates and boxes. To prevent MSDs and to reduce physical strain and manual lifting, palletisers were purchased. As a result, there are fewer health complaints and absences...
Guides & Tools
Ir-Renju Unit
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JIA - juvenile idiopathic arthritis part of NRAS
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JIA - juvenile idiopathic arthritis part of NRAS
Over the years there have been repeated warning from Health Care professional bodies that heavy backpacks can cause injuries to children. Minimising the weight and strain they can have on your child is even more important when they havejuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). On this website you will...
Guides & Tools
EU
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EU-OSHA
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EU-OSHA
This article gives a holistic, life course approach to tacking MSDs from birth to employment. Interlinking musculoskeletal health development, risk factors and interventions for children and young people at home, in education and community requires an integrated, collaborative approach, focused on a...
Guides & Tools
Il-Ġermanja
German
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German Federal Association for the Support of Posture and Mobilisation - BAG
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Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Haltungs- und Bewegungsförderung e.V. - BAG
Buying a school bag is often a challenge for parents. There are a lot of things that you need to think about before you end up buying school bag. This booklet provides information about school bag's materials, ergonomics, and recommended weight. This guide supports you in choosing the right school...
Case study
L-Awstrija
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EU OSHA
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EU 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...
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In-Norveġja
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EU OSHA
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EU 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...