Farming involves a lot of repetitive work. Manual handling and lifting in particular can cause strain and awkward positions. Outdoor work and specificities of terrain make the design of agricultural machinery challenging. This discussion paper looks at the use of mechanisation to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, especially upper limb disorders, in the agricultural sector.
MSDs in the agriculture sector: from identifying the risks to adopting preventive measures
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MSDs in the agriculture sector: from identifying the risks to adopting preventive measures
MSDs in the agriculture sector: from identifying the risks to adopting preventive measures
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Farming involves a lot of repetitive work. Manual handling and lifting in particular can cause strain and awkward positions. Outdoor work and specificities of terrain make the design of agricultural machinery challenging. This discussion paper looks at the use of mechanisation to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, especially upper limb disorders, in the agricultural sector.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Ubekvemme arbejdsstillinger
Højt arbejdstempo
Kraftfulde bevægelser
Manuel håndtering af byrder
Gentagne bevægelser/repetitivt arbejde
Statiske, stående arbejdsstillinger
Health effects
Rygsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i overekstremiteterne
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
Minimere risikoen gennem organisatoriske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ved at reducere antallet af udsatte arbejdstagere, jobrotation
Target audience
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Year
2020