Guidelines for shipyards - ergonomics for the prevention of MSDs
Guidelines for shipyards - ergonomics for the prevention of MSDs
Description
These guidelines provide recommendations for shipyards to help reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, increase employer and employee awareness of ergonomic risk factors, eliminate unsafe work practices, alleviate muscle fatigue, and increase productivity.
These guidelines provide recommendations for shipyards to help reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, increase employer and employee awareness of ergonomic risk factors, eliminate unsafe work practices, alleviate muscle fatigue, and increase productivity.
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Building of ships and boats
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Poor work environment, e.g lighting
Poor work organisation
Repetitive movements/work
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Training/guidance (for workers)
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)