The harvest and post-harvest handling of tomatoes is manual and labour intensive work. As this work involves a lot of repetitive movements, lifting, pushing and pulling, there is a substantial risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders.
Ergonomic solutions in tomato harvesting and post-harvest handling
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Ergonomic solutions in tomato harvesting and post-harvest handling
Ergonomic solutions in tomato harvesting and post-harvest handling
Description
The harvest and post-harvest handling of tomatoes is manual and labour intensive work. As this work involves a lot of repetitive movements, lifting, pushing and pulling, there is a substantial risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders.
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Language of original language description
English
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Hazards
Ubekvemme arbejdsstillinger
Manuel håndtering af byrder
Gentagne bevægelser/repetitivt arbejde
Health effects
Rygsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i overekstremiteterne
Lidelser i underekstremiteterne
Lidelser i nakke og skuldre
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (ingen specifik gruppe)
Prevention measures
Eliminering af farer
Forbedring af individuelle arbejdsteknikker (f.eks. arbejdsstillinger i forbindelse med manuel håndtering)
Medarbejderdeltagelse
Tekniske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ergonomisk udstyr
Purpose of the material
Generelle oplysninger
Bevidstgørelse
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Year
2010