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
Töötlev tööstus
Hazards
Ebamugavad asendid
Jõulised liigutused
Raskuste käsitsi teisaldamine
Health effects
Seljavalu või -vigastus
Ülajäsemevaevused
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Kõik (rühm täpsustamata)
Prevention measures
Ohtude kõrvaldamine
Töötajate osalemine
Tehnilised meetmed, nt ergonoomilised seadmed
Purpose of the material
Üldteave
Teadlikkuse suurendamine
Riskihindamine
Target audience
Kõik (sihtrühm täpsustamata)
Year
2022