A podiatrist in her early 40s has been working with neck problems for 8 years. As a result of the nature of her work, her condition has been exacerbated by adopting awkward postures and manoeuvring patients. This case study highlights the changes that have been and will be made to her main tasks to allow her to work in comfort.
Task changes for a podiatrist with neck problems
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Task changes for a podiatrist with neck problems
Task changes for a podiatrist with neck problems
Description
A podiatrist in her early 40s has been working with neck problems for 8 years. As a result of the nature of her work, her condition has been exacerbated by adopting awkward postures and manoeuvring patients. This case study highlights the changes that have been and will be made to her main tasks to allow her to work in comfort.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Sundhedsvæsen og sociale foranstaltninger
Hazards
Ubekvemme arbejdsstillinger
Manuel håndtering af byrder
Brug af skærmudstyr
Arbejder med eksisterende muskel- og skeletbesvær
Health effects
Lidelser i nakke og skuldre
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Personer med muskel- og skeletbesvær
Prevention measures
Forbedring af individuelle arbejdsteknikker (f.eks. arbejdsstillinger i forbindelse med manuel håndtering)
Simple tip og foranstaltninger
Medarbejderdeltagelse
Tekniske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ergonomisk udstyr
Minimere risikoen gennem organisatoriske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ved at reducere antallet af udsatte arbejdstagere, jobrotation
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