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
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Gesundheits- und Sozialwesen
Hazards
Ungünstige Körperhaltungen
Manuelle Handhabung von Lasten
Verwendung von Bildschirmgeräten
Arbeiten mit einer bestehenden Muskel- und Skeletterkrankung
Health effects
Nacken- und Schultererkrankungen
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Person mit einer Muskel- und Skeletterkrankung
Prevention measures
Verbesserung individueller Arbeitstechniken (z. B. Haltung bei manuellen Handhabungen)
Einfache Tipps und Maßnahmen
Arbeitnehmerbeteiligung
Technische Maßnahmen, z. B. ergonomische Ausrüstung
Verringerung/Minimierung des Risikos durch organisatorische Maßnahmen, z. B. Verringerung der Zahl der exponierten Arbeitnehmer, Jobrotation
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Allgemeine Informationen
Sensibilisierung
Gefährdungsbeurteilung
Target audience
Alle (keine spezifische Zielgruppe)
Year
2020