Heavy work

Tungt arbeid

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Norway
Languages

no

Provider
Provider (English)
arbeidstilsynet
Provider (Original)
arbeidstilsynet

Description

This website provides assessment models for the assessment of health risk in heavy work. The models are based on common work tasks.

 

Tungt arbeid er én eller flere arbeidsoperasjoner som enkeltvis eller samlet kan overbelaste muskel- og skjelettsystemet hos arbeidstakeren. Flere arbeidsoperasjoner som hver for seg ikke betraktes som tunge, kan til sammen og over tid gi for høy totalbelastning.

 

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Language of original language description

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
Simple tips and measures
Training/guidance (for workers)
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Prevention