This info sheet presents advice for effective worker participation in MSD prevention. Workers and/or their representatives should be involved in all stages of MSD risk assessment and prevention, including spotting hazards, assessing risks, and choosing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating solutions. Active worker participation helps to identify the most practical solutions because workers know how their jobs are performed and how they are affected by them.
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through active worker participation: good practice tips
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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through active worker participation: good practice tips
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through active worker participation: good practice tips
Description
This info sheet presents advice for effective worker participation in MSD prevention. Workers and/or their representatives should be involved in all stages of MSD risk assessment and prevention, including spotting hazards, assessing risks, and choosing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating solutions. Active worker participation helps to identify the most practical solutions because workers know how their jobs are performed and how they are affected by them.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Sem setor específico
Hazards
Posturas incómodas
Trabalho a ritmo elevado
Movimentos com esforço
Movimentação manual de cargas
Health effects
Dor ou lesão lombar
Lesões dos membros superiores
Lesões dos membros inferiores
Lesões do pescoço e dos ombros
Stresse
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Todos (sem um grupo específico)
Prevention measures
Participação dos trabalhadores
Purpose of the material
Informações gerais
Sensibilização
Avaliação de riscos
Target audience
Todos (sem um público-alvo específico)
Year
2022