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Work related risks
Area of work intros
… and pulling movements Repetitive movements Inconvenient work positions (twisted, bowed, kneeled, squatted) Vibration … body vibrations are at risk for back pain, spinal or other musculoskeletal injury. …
Driving for work
Area of work article
… in traffic is the riskiest thing many people do while at work. Most people are not aware of this. But we are at risk … In many countries, they are now the leading cause of work-related injury and death. In the EU it is estimated that road … or killed (which is also not covered in the work accidents statistics). This key article gives an overview of health and …
Work on or near a road
Area of work article
… From road maintenance to litter collection, many different work activities are carried out on or near a road, and each … included in a category with other construction workers in statistics on work accidents. But the data we do have give … workers. In this article the risks and countermeasures related to working on or near a road are described. …
Fatigue and time pressure
Area of work intros
… unacceptable. The problem of fatigue while driving for work can be helped by proper journey planning and by … fatigue management programmes . Time pressure and work-related stress decrease driver performance and vigilance …
Managing speed
Good practice
… the Safety of Employees) with information to help increase work-related road safety, offering employers insights to help tackle speeding during work-related driving. …
Working with lift trucks
Area of work intros
… factories, shipping yards, freight terminals and other work sites use lift trucks to lift, stack and transfer loads. … workplace accidents in the EU, of which about a third are related to transport . The most common causes of these … requirements. This implies that employers must ensure safe work equipment, provide health and safety signs where hazards …
Safety at road-works
Good practice
… A guideline on safety management at road work sites, including construction on roads. It provides … road works. The guideline shows how to design safe road work zones an answers typical questions you may have …
Driving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
Area of work intros
… higher, but is difficult to estimate due to lack of injury statistics. There are several general risk factors involved … restricted than it is for drivers of lighter vehicles. The work can often be monotonous with limited rest and sleep … hours are therefore implemented in Europe to prevent sleep-related accidents. Lack of seat belt use is more common among …
Working safely with agriculture machinery
Good practice
A guide with practical information on working safely with both mobile and stationary agricultural machinery, including advice on safety measures, maintenance and dealing with blockages.
Managing grey fleet risks
Good practice
… a “grey” vehicle fleet. This refers to vehicles used for work-related journeys, without being provided by the company. … employees' own cars or rental cars are used to travel to work meetings or assignments. …