A podiatrist in her early 40s has been working with neck problems for 8 years. As a result of the nature of her work, her condition has been exacerbated by adopting awkward postures and manoeuvring patients. This case study highlights the changes that have been and will be made to her main tasks to allow her to work in comfort.
Task changes for a podiatrist with neck problems
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Task changes for a podiatrist with neck problems
Task changes for a podiatrist with neck problems
Description
A podiatrist in her early 40s has been working with neck problems for 8 years. As a result of the nature of her work, her condition has been exacerbated by adopting awkward postures and manoeuvring patients. This case study highlights the changes that have been and will be made to her main tasks to allow her to work in comfort.
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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
Utilización de equipos equipo que incluyen pantallas de visualización
Trabajar con un TME/una enfermedad existente
Health effects
Trastornos del cuello y de la espalda
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Enfermo de un trastorno o enfermedad musculoesquelética
Prevention measures
Mejora de las técnicas individuales de trabajo (por ejemplo, posturas derivadas de la manipulación manual)
Consejos y medidas simples
Participación de los trabajadores
Medidas técnicas, por ejemplo, equipos ergonómicos
Reducir/minimizar el riesgo de medidas organizativas, por ejemplo, reduciendo el número de trabajadores expuestos, la rotación laboral
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Información general
Aumento de la concienciación
Evaluación del riesgo
Target audience
Todos (sin audiencia específica)
Year
2020