Hungary: Planning and designing technical modifications on a sweets factory production line based on ergonomic principles
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Hungary: Planning and designing technical modifications on a sweets factory production line based on ergonomic principles
Hungary: Planning and designing technical modifications on a sweets factory production line based on ergonomic principles
Description
A risk assessment using motion-capture technology to identify ergonomic risks was performed at F&F Ltd, a small family-run sweets factory in Hungary. The company planned and designed technical modifications for its production line based on ergonomic principles to improve occupational safety and health conditions and to reduce MSDs. The workers themselves and external experts contributed to finding solutions. F&F Ltd is one of the winners of the 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards competition.
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Language of original language description
Greek
Other data
Hazards
Awkward postures
Manual handling of loads
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Year
2022