Worker participation to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the assembly of boilers

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Worker participation to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the assembly of boilers

Worker participation to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the assembly of boilers

Type of item
Case study
Country
Italy
Languages

English

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

Description

This case study highlights the steps involved in a participatory intervention to reduce occupational risks for boiler assemblers and how it was adopted into the company’s prevention culture.

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Hazards
Awkward postures
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Worker participation
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Risk assessment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Year
2022