Upper limb disorders in the workplace
"Upper limb disorder(ULDs) are a particular group of muskuloskeletal disorders which affect the arm and neck. This revised guidance is aimed at managers with responsibility for workers who may be at risk of developing limb disorders. It aims to help the reader understand the hazards and risks a...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Sudbury
2002
HSE Books |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19290669124910188419-upper-limb-disorders-in-the-wo.htm |
| Summary: | "Upper limb disorder(ULDs) are a particular group of muskuloskeletal disorders which affect the arm and neck. This revised guidance is aimed at managers with responsibility for workers who may be at risk of developing limb disorders. It aims to help the reader understand the hazards and risks and how to control them.
Areas covered include: ULDs - managing the problem; risk assessment and solutions; monitoring and reviewing; medical aspects of ULDs and legal requirements. Contents: Preface; Introduction; Upper limb disorders: Understand the issues and commit to action; Create the right organisational environment; Assess the risk of ULDs in your workplace; Reduce the risk of ULDs; Educate and inform your workforce; Manage any episodes of ULDs; Carry out regular checks on programme effectiveness." |
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| Physical Description: | 122 p. Paper |