Information booklet with tips for a healthy back when working in wood and metal works for employees. It gives global information about the back, information on the effects of lifting, pushing and pulling on the back as well as tips on posture (both sitting and standing) . Lastly it contains some...

All the organisation of work associated with the grape harvesting and transportation to the processing equipment was implemented with the objective of reducing, as much as possible, the manual effort associated with the transportation of grapes from the vines to the processing equipment and...

Hypothenar hammer syndrome is a condition of the hand in which the blood flow to the fingers is reduced. Hypothenar refers to the group of muscles that control the movement of the little finger. It is caused by repetitive trauma to the hand or wrist. It occurs when workers repeatedly use the palm of...

The manual handling of loads can be improved by optimising work processes, e.g. by reducing unnecessary long carrying distances or improving the layout of the work area and storage. In particular mechanical aids can lead to a significant reduction of physical strain when handling heavy loads. This...

Awkward postures, repetitive motions and manual handling of loads, combined with unfavourable working conditions, are common in the majority of jobs in the HORECA (hotels, restaurants and catering) sector. These and many other factors can determine whether a worker is at risk of developing...