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Participatory workshops with female food preparation workers to find solutions to musculoskeletal problems
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Participatory workshops with female food preparation workers to find solutions to musculoskeletal problems
Participatory workshops with female food preparation workers to find solutions to musculoskeletal problems
Description
This case study from Finland looks at how participatory workshops for kitchen workers can help them to identify, analyse and implement solutions to MSD-related risks. An external expert coordinated a participatory intervention project. It involved carrying out a series of workshops for 504 kitchen workers.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Hotels and similar accommodation
Hazards
Awkward postures
Manual handling of loads
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Women
Prevention measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Risk assessment
Priority area
Prevention
Worker diversity
Year
2022