Risk assessment of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in agriculture: compared experiences

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Risk assessment of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in agriculture: compared experiences

Risk assessment of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in agriculture: compared experiences

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Italy
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
EU-OSHA
Provider (Original)
EU-OSHA

Description

This article presents the data sheets developed by INAIL-CONTARP to assess the risk of many non-standardisable repetitive tasks in the sector. The method used was the OCRA checklist. This method has proved to be reliable and allows users to draw up a map of the risk for repetitive work.

This article presents the data sheets developed by INAIL-CONTARP to assess the risk of many non-standardisable repetitive tasks in the sector. The method used was the OCRA checklist. This method has proved to be reliable and allows users to draw up a map of the risk for repetitive work.

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URL
https://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/risk-assessment-upper-limb-musculoskelet…
Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING
Hazards
Awkward postures
Fast-paced work
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
Upper limb disorders
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2020