Specific ergonomic training for fishermen and other boat workers

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Specific ergonomic training for fishermen and other boat workers

Specific ergonomic training for fishermen and other boat workers

Type of item
Case study
Country
Lithuania
Languages

English

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

Description

Most of works on the fishing and transport boats are related to the manual handling and lifting of the various loads and repetitive movements or incorrect working postures. The management of the company decided to develop a combined method of ergonomic training for raising employees’ awareness regarding musculoskeletal problems and their solution.

Most of works on the fishing and transport boats are related to the manual handling and lifting of the various loads and repetitive movements or incorrect working postures. The management of the company decided to develop a combined method of ergonomic training for raising employees’ awareness regarding musculoskeletal problems and their solution.

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Hazards
Awkward postures
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.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Training/guidance (for workers)
Purpose of the material
Training
General information
Awareness raising
Risk assessment
Target audience
Employers
Managers
Worker representatives
Workers
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2010