This articles presents MSDs as the leading cause of work-related health problems in the healthcare sector. The effects for staff, organisations and society include sickness absence, injuries and disability, increased costs, higher employee turnover, lower productivity and staff leaving the healthcare profession.
Prevention strategies for MSDs in the healthcare sector
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Prevention strategies for MSDs in the healthcare sector
Prevention strategies for MSDs in the healthcare sector
Description
This articles presents MSDs as the leading cause of work-related health problems in the healthcare sector. The effects for staff, organisations and society include sickness absence, injuries and disability, increased costs, higher employee turnover, lower productivity and staff leaving the healthcare profession.
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Language of original language description
English
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Hazards
Ubekvemme arbejdsstillinger
Manuel håndtering af byrder
Dårlig arbejdstilrettelæggelse
Psykosociale risici og stressrisici
Gentagne bevægelser/repetitivt arbejde
Health effects
Rygsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i overekstremiteterne
Lidelser i underekstremiteterne
Lidelser i nakke og skuldre
Stress
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)
Tekniske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ergonomisk udstyr
Uddannelse/vejledning (for arbejdstagere)
Purpose of the material
Generelle oplysninger
Bevidstgørelse
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Year
2020