An ICT worker diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis was able to remain in his job thanks to some straightforward adjustments. Thus, the company he works for had been able to retain an expert worker who is able to train others.
Accommodations and task changes to enable an ICT worker to manage knee osteoarthritis
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Accommodations and task changes to enable an ICT worker to manage knee osteoarthritis
Accommodations and task changes to enable an ICT worker to manage knee osteoarthritis
Description
An ICT worker diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis was able to remain in his job thanks to some straightforward adjustments. Thus, the company he works for had been able to retain an expert worker who is able to train others.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Ubekvemme arbejdsstillinger
Manuel håndtering af byrder
Arbejder med eksisterende muskel- og skeletbesvær
Health effects
Lidelser i underekstremiteterne
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Personer med muskel- og skeletbesvær
Prevention measures
Eliminering af farer
Forbedring af individuelle arbejdsteknikker (f.eks. arbejdsstillinger i forbindelse med manuel håndtering)
Simple tip og foranstaltninger
Tekniske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ergonomisk udstyr
Minimere risikoen gennem organisatoriske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ved at reducere antallet af udsatte arbejdstagere, jobrotation
Tilpasninger som følge af skader/sygefravær
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Generelle oplysninger
Bevidstgørelse
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Year
2020