A new look at prevention

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A new look at prevention

Coup de neuf sur la prévention

Type of item
Case study
Country
France
Languages

French

Provider
Provider (English)
INRS
Provider (Original)
INRS

Description

Les Ateliers du bocage manages a large amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Deux-Sèvres-based company has launched various projects to improve working conditions, notably by focusing on ergonomics. A ventilation system adapted to the activity of sorting laser cartridges has also been installed, thanks to the technical assistance of the Carsat Centre-Ouest and the Limoges Interregional Physical Measurement Center.

Les Ateliers du bocage gèrent de nombreux déchets d'équipements électriques et électroniques (DEEE). L’entreprise solidaire des Deux-Sèvres a lancé différents projets d’amélioration des conditions de travail, notamment en faisant la part belle à l’ergonomie. Une ventilation adaptée à l’activité de tri des cartouches laser a aussi pu être installée, grâce à l’aide technique de la Carsat Centre-Ouest et du Centre interrégional de mesures physiques de Limoges.

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Language of original language description

French

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES
Hazards
Awkward postures
Manual handling of loads
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
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2019