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
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 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 Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Belgicko
LanguageFrench
ProviderThe central administration of the Federal Public Service (FPS) Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue
This brochure is aimed at hairdressers. It makes considerable use of photos showing real work situations and drawings of postures to illustrate hazards and good practices. It also includes pictures of simple exercises to help relieve the effects of static work postures. The brochure answers three...
Type Case study
Taliansko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The level of vibration generated by a pneumatic screwdriver depends on the power of the internal motor and on the clutch type. Traditional screwdrivers, using a mechanical slip clutch, produce high levels of vibration. Modern clutches that automatically and immediately stop the feeding air when the...
Type Visual resources
Španielsko
LanguageSpanish
ProviderOSALAN
This leaflet shows, in a simple way, the possible occupational risks in hairdressing salons: ergonomic risks, chemical risks and safety risks.
