This good practice case study presents the preventive actions set up in the GSF Mercure and Atalian companies. For them, the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the cleaning sector requires close cooperation with the customer. Pilot projects, led by an MSD prevention coordinator, in...

In this case study, ÉSEAN is an establishement welcoming teenager patients with a head halo. They undergo at least two transfers per day, between their bed and their walker. Although very brief, these operations are very demanding for the care teams and are sources of musculoskeletal disorders and...

Manual patient handling is one of the major occupational risks for healthcare workers. Of primary concern are back injuries and shoulder strains, which can both, be severely debilitating. There are several factors, which make patient handling activities hazardous and hereby increase the risk of...

This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...

Moving and handling people in healthcare work can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and pain. The health care profession has been shown to be one of the occupation most at risk for back pain. A high proportion of health care professionals report musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and the primary cause...

Health Insurance supports employers in preventing low back pain at work and offers tools co-constructed with INRS. This sectoral memo sheet "Solutions to act against back pain" details the actions to be implemented to prevent back pain for employees in the waste collection and sorting sector and the...