The leaflet from the Austrian Social Accident Insurance AUVA provides information about the risks related to manual handling of patients. Photos with detailed descriptions show the right techniques to handle patients ergonomically.
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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L-Awstrija
German
Provider (English)
Austrian Social Accident Insurance AUVA
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Österreichische Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt AUVA
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Ir-Repubblika Ċeka
Czech
Provider (English)
Clinic for physical therapy
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Fyzioklinika
Many chronic back pains are caused by faulty posture and improper handling of loads. This manual describes how the loads should be handled correctly to avoid overloading and back pain. The website also shows examples of exercise for back, shoulder, elbow and knee pain.
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L-Iżvizzera
German
, French
, Italian
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Swiss Accident Insurance Fund - SUVA
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Schweizerische Unfallversicherungsanstalt - SUVA
Most back injuries result from improper lifting. Protect your back by practicing proper lifting and carrying techniques.This brochure shows you correct lifting and carrying techniques. With pictures and information you will learn how to safely lift and carry loads.
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Ir-Repubblika Ċeka
Czech
Provider (English)
Škoda Auto
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Škoda Auto
Presentation of examples of ergonomic solutions in logistics in a car factory. This document displays real working conditions and the solutions that are given can be easily transferred to other sectors or companies.
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L-Awstrija
German
Provider (English)
Austrian General Accident Insurance Organisation AUVA
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Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt - AUVA
Lifting and carrying heavy objects put a strain on the musculoskeletal system. Manual handling and awkward working postures may result in serious injuries of the intervertebral disc. This brochure shows you how to handle loads to minimise manual handling risks. You will also find compensatory...
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Il-Ġermanja
German
Provider (English)
German statutory accident insurance for the construction sector - BG BAU
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Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft - BG BAU
In the construction industry, loads are particularly heavy. Workers who have to lift heavy loads and to carry loads under awkward working situations, suffer from muskuloskeletal problems and back pain. The leaflet provides pictures showing the right technique when handling heavy loads such as...
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Il-Latvja
Latvian
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SIA "Teva Baltic" (pharmaceutical company)
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SIA "Teva Baltic"
This website provides advice, tests, pictures and funny videos on how to be more active in office work.