Risks and ergonomic measures in the cleaning sector
Riesgos y medidas ergonómicas en el sector de la limpieza
Description
This infosheet provides information on how to recognise and prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the cleaning sector.
Esta ficha divulgativa proporciona información sobre exercicios de calentamiento y extiramiento muscular con el fin de aumentar la protección frente a lesiones
osteomusculares y para prevenir la aparición de enfermedades y dolencias músculo-esqueléticas.
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Hazards
Awkward postures
Fast-paced work
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Lower limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Training/guidance (for workers)
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Risk assessment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)