Objective: To establish recommendations based on the evidence of health interventions for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the poultry worker.Methodology: A review of scientific literature of primary studies published in Medline, Science and Scielo databases from 1990 to present. The articles were classified according to the type of study, quality and the level of evidence.Results: Within the recommendations of the available evidence for the comprehensive management of patients in the poultry industry exposed to risks or events associated to MSDs were the following: 1) incorporate a systemic approach for the assistance of such workers, 2) include psychosocial aspects in the identification and explanation of health risks and events, 3) allow breaks, micro-stops and guidelines for physical exercise, 4) to facilitate the rotation and expansion of work stations and, 5) improve working tools - especially the cutting of the knives. Conclusions: The interventions described in the present revision, were targeted to: the improvement of the incidence and prevalence of MSDs, the decrease of temporary and permanent disability of MSDs, the improvement of the industrial production and cost reduction, both financial and human. However, the need to continue the promotion of research and studies should be addressed to have greater elements of judgment to be able to make recommendations on different types of proposed interventions. Despite the foregoing, health interventions for workers at the poultry industry should be focused from an integral provision of health services point of view.
