Type Visual resources, Case study
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman statutory accident insurance for trade and logistics - BGHW
The company Seehafen Kiel Stevedoring operates in the port with heavy-lift cargo, whether it is about heavy goods, container handling or assembling machinery. To lift the cargo they use stabil but heavy chains, that can only be managed by two workers. Therefore, the company developped a strong and...
Type Case study
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
Providerrobotik and production
Exoskeletons are wearable devices that can support the musculoskeletal system using various mechanical principles. With regard to work-related MSDS, they can reduce muscular stress in frequently affected body regions, such as the lower back or shoulders. Exoskeletons can support workers to reduce...
Type Guides & Tools
Španielsko
LanguageSpanish
ProviderNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (INSST)
This document aims to provide a practical tool to facilitate the identification and initial assessment of hazards related to Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) associated with physical activity in operations carried out in logistics warehouses: Loading and unloading vehicles, preparation of pallets...
Type Visual resources
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance for Transport, Post, Logistic and Telecommunication - BG Verkehr
A video to prevent back problems in the transport sector: 40% of truck drivers suffer from serious diseases of the spine. Because truck drivers stay seated for long periods of time, back pain is among the most common injury risks drivers face especially. This video is meant to support drivers to...
Type Guides & Tools
Portugalsko
LanguagePortuguese, International
ProviderAuthority for Working Conditions
This brochure is dedicated to the prevention of injuries in the back region in the transport sector. The brochure provides general knowledge about the back and back injuries and discusses several preventive measures to avoid MSDs.
Type Guides & Tools
Cyprus
LanguageGreek, English
ProviderOccupational Health and Safety Authority
This guide provides information on why a prevention policy needs to be implemented for the prevention of back pain disorders in the transport sector. It explains the causes, and provides preventive solutions in the transport sector and how to implement them with the help of pictures.