Improving equipment by involving workers to prevent manual handling risks in a PVC plant
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Improving equipment by involving workers to prevent manual handling risks in a PVC plant
Improving equipment by involving workers to prevent manual handling risks in a PVC plant
Description
Workers at manufacturing plants are often required to lift, carry and drag heavy loads. This involves repeatedly using the same body parts and puts workers at risk of MSDs. This case study looks at an intervention to improve equipment and working conditions at a large PVC manufacturing plant in France.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Verarbeitendes Gewerbe/Herstellung von Waren
Hazards
Ungünstige Körperhaltungen
Kraftvolle Bewegungen
Manuelle Handhabung von Lasten
Health effects
Rückenschmerzen oder -verletzungen
Erkrankungen der oberen Extremitäten
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (keine spezifische Gruppe)
Prevention measures
Beseitigung von Gefahren
Arbeitnehmerbeteiligung
Technische Maßnahmen, z. B. ergonomische Ausrüstung
Purpose of the material
Allgemeine Informationen
Sensibilisierung
Gefährdungsbeurteilung
Target audience
Alle (keine spezifische Zielgruppe)
Year
2022