Reducing repetitive work

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Reducing repetitive work

Repetitivt arbete ska minska

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Sweden
Languages

English

Swedish

Provider
Provider (English)
Swedish Work Environment Authority
Provider (Original)
Arbetsmiljoverket

Description

This brochure is about repetitive work: work where similar movements are repeated over and over. This can have negative health effects and should therefore be avoided. Here you will find advice on measures to reduce the risks.

 

Den här broschyren handlar om repetitivt arbete: arbete där liknande rörelser upprepas om och om igen. Detta kan få negativa hälsoeffekter och bör därför undvikas. Här får du råd om åtgärder för att minska riskerna.

 

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Language of original language description

English

Swedish

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
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
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
Employers
Managers
OSH consultant
Workers
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2017