Improving equipment by involving workers to prevent manual handling risks in a PVC plant
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Improving equipment by involving workers to prevent manual handling risks in a PVC plant
Improving equipment by involving workers to prevent manual handling risks in a PVC plant
Description
Workers at manufacturing plants are often required to lift, carry and drag heavy loads. This involves repeatedly using the same body parts and puts workers at risk of MSDs. This case study looks at an intervention to improve equipment and working conditions at a large PVC manufacturing plant in France.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Industrias manufactureras
Hazards
Posturas forzadas
Movimientos enérgicos
Manipulación manual de cargas
Health effects
Dolor o lesión de espalda
Trastornos de las extremidades superiores
Estrés
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Todos (ningún grupo específico)
Prevention measures
Eliminación de peligros
Participación de los trabajadores
Medidas técnicas, por ejemplo, equipos ergonómicos
Purpose of the material
Información general
Aumento de la concienciación
Evaluación del riesgo
Target audience
Todos (sin audiencia específica)
Year
2022