Ergonomics in laundries
La ergonomía en las lavanderías
Description
This brochure presents the main risks of ergonomic types to which people who work on laundries are exposed, including preventive measures, both technical and organizational, that companies can adopt to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders due to repeated movements. It includes pictures and drawings and is also available in Catalan.
Publicación que recoge los principales riesgos de los tipos ergonómicos a los que están expuestas las personas que trabajan en lavanderías, incluyendo medidas preventivas, tanto técnicas como organizativas, que las empresas deben adoptar para reducir el riesgo de trastornos músculo-esqueléticos debidos a los movimientos repetidos.
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products
Hazards
Awkward postures
Repetitive movements/work
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)