Lifting and carrying heavy loads, working in awkward postures and repetitive movements with increased physical efforts can damage the health of your back, joints and muscles. This leaflet shows how you can prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the construction industry.
Praktické nástroje a usmernenia k poškodeniam podporno-pohybovej sústavy
Naša ľahko použiteľná databáza zahŕňa rôzne praktické nástroje a usmerňujúce materiály, ktoré boli vyvinuté na vnútroštátnej úrovni i na úrovni EÚ s cieľom uľahčiť pracoviskám hodnotenie poškodení podporno-pohybovej sústavy a riadenie súvisiacich rizík.
Zdroje, ako sú prípadové štúdie či vizuálne materiály, pokrývajú široké spektrum odvetví, druhov nebezpečenstiev a preventívnych opatrení. Niektoré sa osobitne zameriavajú na určité subjekty, napr. zamestnávateľov, zamestnancov a manažérov, a iné na riadenie poškodení podporno-pohybovej sústavy v prípade konkrétnych skupín zamestnancov. Zdroje možno filtrovať podľa týchto kategórií alebo kombinácií iných kategórií, takže ľahšie nájdete presne to, čo hľadáte.
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Moving and handling people in healthcare work can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and pain. The health care profession has been shown to be one of the occupation most at risk for back pain. A high proportion of health care professionals report musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and the primary cause...
This brochures deals with the safety and health of nursery school teachers working in day-care centers. They often are exposed to ergonomic stress at work. Lifting and carrying children, sitting on small chairs and other awkward working postures e.g. when dressing up children. This information...
Lifting and carrying loads is often part of our everyday work, especially in the manufacturing sector. Impropper lifting techniques can result in back problems or musculoskeletal diseases.Therefore, it is essential to know how to safely lift and carry. This brochure shows you the correct lifting...
Lifting and handling bricks is a highly repetitive task. It can also involve twisting, stooping or reaching upwards. The risk of injury increases with the weight of the block. This leaflet gives tips on how to handle heavy bricks ergonomically.
The work of rescue service and fire brigades is characterised by lifting and carrying heavy loads, time pressure, narrow transport routes and awkward postures. This leads to high loads on the musculoskeletal system, especially the back. Lifting and carrying heavy loads - especially those with...
This campaign on preventing MSDs in the back consists of several behavioural prevention approaches to reduce work-related back strain. This campaign consists of posters, videos with exercises, and fact sheets, all of which are accessible from this website.