This case study looks at how an experienced police officer suffering from lower back pain and other MSDs has been able to continue to work with the police thanks to a change in role.
Job role changes and equipment accommodations for a police officer with multiple chronic MSDs
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Job role changes and equipment accommodations for a police officer with multiple chronic MSDs
Job role changes and equipment accommodations for a police officer with multiple chronic MSDs
Description
This case study looks at how an experienced police officer suffering from lower back pain and other MSDs has been able to continue to work with the police thanks to a change in role.
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Language of original language description
English
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the community
Hazards
Psychosocial/stress hazards
Static postures - sitting
Static postures - standing
Using Display Screen Equipment
Working with an existing MSD condition/disease
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Sufferer of an MSK disorder or disease
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Reducing/minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed, job rotation
Adjustments following injury/sickness absence
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Risk assessment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Chronic conditions
Year
2020