Absenteeism was high among exhaust assembly workers, caused by the repetitive actions performed. The company aimed to decrease absenteeism, decrease workload and risks thus enabling more workers to perform this task, increase motivation and morale, and reduce manpower needs.
Betterlift — introducing a semi-automatic exhaust manipulator to reduce a high absenteeism rate
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Betterlift — introducing a semi-automatic exhaust manipulator to reduce a high absenteeism rate
Betterlift — introducing a semi-automatic exhaust manipulator to reduce a high absenteeism rate
Description
Absenteeism was high among exhaust assembly workers, caused by the repetitive actions performed. The company aimed to decrease absenteeism, decrease workload and risks thus enabling more workers to perform this task, increase motivation and morale, and reduce manpower needs.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
Hazards
Awkward postures
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Lower limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Risk assessment
Target audience
Employers
Managers
Worker representatives
Year
2010