The aid and care sector is a very accident-prone sector where the handling of people is the cause of two thirds of accidents at work and the majority of occupational illnesses. The ALM approach aims to prevent exposure to the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and falls related to carrying...

This guide proposes an approach and advice for choosing, acquiring or renting equipment that takes into account not only the technical requirements and expected uses, but also the health and safety of professional users.

This article presents in details the training courses that can be taken to reduce musculoskeletal disorders. These training courses are aimed at the main players in the company: company manager, resource person and employees ... all stakeholders in the prevention process.

Accidents and occupational illnesses related to office work represent a significant human and financial cost. Simple solutions can be put in place to deal with recurring risks, mainly related to movement, manual handling and workstation ergonomics.This webpage offers several solutions and tools to...