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 Visual resources
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Isurance for the wood and metal sector
Welding is a strenuous occupation involving work in awkward postures and handling heavy equipment. This can lead to muscular strain and painful tension. The following exercises have been specially developed for welders exposed to ergonomic risks. Regular training can help to stimulate and improve...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Holandsko
LanguageDutch
ProviderSector Institute for Transport and Logistics
This guideline gives information on the lifting techniques and tactics used in the transportation sector. It includes drawings illustrating good and bad practice for lifting boxes.
Type Visual resources
New Zealand
LanguageEnglish
ProviderACC New Zealand
These flip cards give workers information about postures and moving the body during static work. Furthermore, several body exercises are displayed to prevent and manage discomfort, pain and injury
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Luxembursko
LanguageGerman, French
ProviderMulti-sectoral occupational health service
This guide proposes possible solutions to guide you in the implementation of MSD prevention actions in the professional kitchen. Many illustrations and practical advice.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Belgicko
LanguageFrench, Dutch
ProviderFederal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue
This guide on MSDs and kitchen workers covers what are MSDs, the risks and their prevention. It covers food preparation, heavy lifting, storage, cleaning tasks. It is illustrated with many photos and images showing real work situations, including good and bad practices and examples of exercises...
Type Case study
Rakúsko
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Labour Inspectorate
Manual handling operations involve lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving of a load by the hands or through the application of bodily force. Manual handling of loads can lead to discomfort, pain or injury to the musculoskeletal system. In the course of campaigns related to manual...