Welding is a strenuous occupation involving work in awkward postures and handling heavy equipment. This can lead to muscular strain and painful tension. The following exercises have been specially developed for welders exposed to ergonomic risks. Regular training can help to stimulate and improve...
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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Il-Ġermanja
German
Provider (English)
German Social Accident Isurance for the wood and metal sector
Provider (Original)
Berufsgenossenschaft Holz und Metall (BGHM)
Visual resources Guides & Tools
Il-Ġermanja
German
Provider (English)
German Social Accident Insurance for Transport, Post, Logistic and Telecommunication - BG Verkehr
Provider (Original)
Berufsgenossenschaft Verkehrswirtschaft, Post und Logistik, Telekommunikation - BG-Verkehr
Driving long hours and sitting for hours behind the wheel can cause a variety of health issues for truck drivers, such as poor blood circulation and bad posture. This can result in pain in the back, neck and musculoskeletal diseases. This booklet provides tips and exercises to stay fit on long trips...
Visual resources
Il-Ġermanja
German
Provider (English)
German Social Accident Insurance for Transport, Post, Logistic and Telecommunication - BG Verkehr
Provider (Original)
Berufsgenossenschaft Verkehrswirtschaft, Pot und Lofisti, Telekommunikation - BG-Verkehr
A video to prevent back problems in the transport sector: 40% of truck drivers suffer from serious diseases of the spine. Because truck drivers stay seated for long periods of time, back pain is among the most common injury risks drivers face especially. This video is meant to support drivers to...
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Canada
English
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Provider (English)
Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (CCOHS)
Working at a computer often involves very few changes in body position. This lack of movement can lead to muscle pain and strain. This webpage shows some simple stretches that can be done at computer workstations. The stretches are described with line drawings and simple text.
Visual resources Guides & Tools
Il-Ġermanja
German
Provider (English)
German Social Accident Insurance Institution for Postal Logistics and Telecommunication UK PT
Provider (Original)
Unfalkasse Post und Telekom UK PT
This small booklet shows exercises tailored to workers sitting for a prolonged time, wether in the office or when driving a car.