Best practice - ergonomics in the heavy-cargo-handling

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Best practice - ergonomics in the heavy-cargo-handling

Gelebte Ergonomie im Schwerlastbereich

Type of item
Visual resources
Case study
Country
Germany
Languages

German

Provider
Provider (English)
German statutory accident insurance for trade and logistics - BGHW
Provider (Original)
Berufsgenossenschaft Handel und Warenlogistik -BGHW

Description

The company Seehafen Kiel Stevedoring operates in the port with heavy-lift cargo, whether it is about heavy goods, container handling or assembling machinery. To lift the cargo they use stabil but heavy chains, that can only be managed by two workers. Therefore, the company developped a strong and stable rope-chain combination. Now, one worker can attach the light part of the rope to the cargo - the heavy part of the chain remains on the ground. This has significantly lighten the load and reduced the risk of musculoskeletal diseases of the workers. for this the company was awarded in 2020 by the German statutory accident insurance for trade and logistics - BGHW.   

Beim Unternehmen Seehafen Kiel Stevedoring ist das Anschlagen von Projektladungen im Schwerlastbereich dank einer selbst entwickelten Seil-Ketten-Kombination deutlich leichter geworden. In der Vergangenheit mussten dazu zwei Personen schwere Ketten heben, um diese an den Lastaufnahmestellen von Containerstaplern mit Ausleger anzubringen. Mit der Seil-Ketten-Kombination sind Gesundheitsgefahren durch schweres Heben erfolgreich gebannt. Das Anschlagen des leichten Seilteils kann jetzt eine Person übernehmen – der schwere Kettenteil bleibt am Boden liegen.

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Language of original language description

German

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Sea and coastal freight water transport
Hazards
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
Back pain or injury
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Other
Prevention measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Other
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Type of visual resource
Film
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2019