Finland: Large-scale prevention training for social and healthcare workers through an adaptable ergonomics model
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Finland: Large-scale prevention training for social and healthcare workers through an adaptable ergonomics model
Finland: Large-scale prevention training for social and healthcare workers through an adaptable ergonomics model
Description
In 2020, MSDs were responsible for about a third of absences at Siun sote – Joint municipal authority for North Karelia social and health services. The Finnish organisation produced a comprehensive ergonomics expertise action plan for care and support work. This ergonomics model emphasises MSD prevention by training and raising the awareness of social and healthcare workers. Siun sote is one of the commended examples of the 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards competition.
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Language of original language description
English
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Actividades sanitarias y de trabajadores sociales
Hazards
Posturas forzadas
Manipulación manual de cargas
Health effects
Dolor o lesión de espalda
Trastornos de las extremidades superiores
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Todos (ningún grupo específico)
Prevention measures
Participación de los trabajadores
Reducir/minimizar el riesgo de medidas organizativas, por ejemplo, reduciendo el número de trabajadores expuestos, la rotación laboral
Formación/orientación (para trabajadores)
Purpose of the material
Información general
Aumento de la concienciación
Evaluación del riesgo
Target audience
Todos (sin audiencia específica)
Year
2022