Type Case study
Nemecko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study highlights Germany’s holistic approach to tackling musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), facilitated by a comprehensive legal framework. MSDs are the most common cause of absence from work in Germany, and preventing them is one of the priorities of the Joint German Occupational Safety...
Type Case study
Nemecko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance - DGUV
Ergonomic machine design, checklist and evaluation sheet: In order to assess the ergonomic design of metalworking machines, the Woodworking and metalworking expert committee of the German Statutory Accident Insurance - DGUV has developed the "Ergonomic machine design, checklist and evaluation sheet...
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderProfessional association for wood and metal
This booklet provides information on risk assessment and prevention for occupational health and safety experts and works councils in woodwork and metalwork. It contains information about risk assessments in both the factory floor as well as the risks associated with working in the office.
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
Provider Professional Association for Food and Hospitality (BGN)
This websites provides different assessments, both on physical as well as psychosocial hazards in order to prevent MSDs. The assessments are categorised in assessment in the Hospitality Industry, the Baking Industry, the Meat Industry and Food Production and Beverage Industry
Type Case study
Nemecko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The hygiene institute was responsible for protecting the population against infectious diseases and wanted to reduce absenteeism and job turnover in the cleaning team, which consisted of 15 women, in such a way, that workers over 50 or 55 could remain in the job.
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderInstitut fur Arbeitsschuz der Deutschen Gesetlichen Unfallversicherung
This booklet on the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Method is aimed to make a rapid assessment on neck and upper limb loading . The method is mainly based on figures, which makes it easy to execute for readers.