Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This article is one in a series of discussion papers looking at sectors that have a high prevalence of MSDs. It summarises the findings of a review undertaken as part of the ergoHair project, which aims to promote a healthy and safe working environment in the hairdressing sector.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This report pulls together and analyses existing data relating to MSDs from the main EU surveys and administrative data. These data are completed and enriched with data from national sources. The report aims to provide a well-founded evidence base to support policy makers, researchers and the...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This guide presents a practical approach to preventing and managing work-related psychosocial risks and musculoskeletal disorders. Tailored to the needs of micro and small businesses, the guide suggests a straightforward five-step process for improving the work environment to tackle these issues.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish, French
ProviderEuropean Trade Union Institute, ETUI
This policy brief looks at the work-related causes behind musculoskeletal disorders and formulates policy recommendations for the prevention of these occupational health risks.
Type Guides & Tools
Dánsko
LanguageDanish
ProviderIndustry community for the working environment for welfare and public administration
"The catalogue consists of an introduction to 'nudge' as well as a description of five nudge tools to get more movement in everyday life. The five tools are straightforward to implement for a representative of the work environment organization, and there are thorough instructions for each of them."
Type Guides & Tools
Fínsko
LanguageFinnish
ProviderThe Finnish union of practical nurses
This info sheet on physical load in the pharmacy provides information about manual handling, postures and some exercises in order to avoid MSDs.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Luxembursko
LanguageFrench
ProviderAccident Insurance Association
This program presents various stretching and strengthening exercises that make it possible to prevent MSDs with ease and thus improve health. These exercises are presented on weekly calendars and allow you to work on individual parts or all parts of the body. The exercises take little time and...