Heavy and repetitive work

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Heavy and repetitive work

Tungt og ensformig arbeid

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Norway
Languages

English

no

Provider
Provider (English)
NTNU
Provider (Original)
NTNU

Description

This website provides useful information on work that involves heavy lifting and/or are repetitive or monotonous, which may  cause muscle and skeletal pain. On this website some tips for avoiding these kinds of problems are provided. 

 

Har du arbeidsoppgaver som er tunge og/eller er ensformige? Uheldige ergonomiske forhold på arbeidsplassen kan føre til muskel- og skjelettplager. Her får du tips til å unngå slike plager.

 

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Language of original language description

English

no

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Training/guidance (for workers)
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)