Type Case study
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderThe German Social Accident Insurance for the raw materials and chemical industry (BG RCI)
A scissor-lift table is a work table that can be raised and lowered to the desired position and thus reduce the physical requirements during product assembly. It can reduce the forward bending, reaching and awkward postures associated with performing work at a less-than-ideal work height.The...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman statutory accident insurance for the energy, textile, and electrical and media products
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...
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident for energy, textile, electrical, and media products - BGETEM
Design of the workspace may have significant impact on the health and safety of the workers. Poor designed workplaces may cause physical and mental stress and can result in a higher rate of absenteeism. This brochure gives tips on how to design assembly workstations eronomically. Suggestions for...
Type Case study
Poľsko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
ARTEX is a small sewing plant with 14 female employees working five-day single shifts. Repetitive tasks, performed seated, increase the risk of MSDs. In addition to legally-required medical checks, assessment of individual workstations led to improvements in work organisation, layout and equipment...
Type Case study
EU, Spojené kráľovstvo
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
Type Guides & Tools
Írsko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderHealth and safety autority
This guide gives direction and practical information to those that work in the manufacturing sector on action that can be taken to manage the potential hazard of manual handling in the workplace.
Type Visual resources, Case study
Írsko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderHealth and safety autority
This video of a risk assesment case study shows maintenance staff manually handle a machine part during a routine maintenance operation. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.