Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD): a major occupational health issue
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of compensation for occupational illness in France. In 2015, they accounted for 87% of occupational illnesses resulting in time off work or financial compensation. Back pain, often work-related, accounts for 20% of accidents at work.
In the field of handling, MSDs are caused by:
- Intense physical effort (carrying heavy loads, pushing or pulling).
- Repetitive postures of the body or limbs.
These disorders can appear quickly or gradually, making preventive analysis of high-risk tasks crucial to avoid long-term consequences.
Why prevent MSDs? The impact on employees and employers
Preventing MSDs has major implications:
- For the employee: Avoiding chronic pain and lasting after-effects that can affect quality of life.
- For the employer: Reducing the accident rate, limiting increases in occupational injury/illness contributions and minimising long-term absences.
The key role of electric pallet trucks in MSD prevention
In many sectors, manual handling and awkward postures are at the root of MSDs. Adopting ergonomic tools, such as electric pallet trucks, significantly reduces the risks.
CARSAT funding: support for better ergonomics
To encourage risk prevention, the Caisse d'Assurance Retraite et de la Santé au Travail (CARSAT) offers a subsidy covering up to 70% of the cost of equipment designed to limit MSDs.
Find all the information on the ameli.fr website
Eligible equipment includes:
=> Compact pedestrian-controlled electric pallet trucks: These reduce the physical effort involved in using manual models.
Electric pedestrian pallet trucks with ergonomic lift: These models facilitate handling at optimum height, minimising postural stress.
Why invest in electric pallet trucks?
Adopting electric pallet trucks means :
1. Improve employee safety: Reduce physical effort and postural pain.
2. Increase productivity: Less fatigue, so greater efficiency in the field.
3. Reduce the costs associated with MSDs: fewer absences and fewer claims.
AWith electric pallet trucks, you can combine ergonomics, productivity and risk prevention. Take advantage of CARSAT funding to invest in appropriate solutions and protect the health of your teams while optimising your business.
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