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
Santé humaine et activités des travailleurs sociaux
Hazards
Postures inconfortables
Manutention manuelle de charges
Health effects
Douleurs ou lésion dorsales
Troubles affectant les membres supérieurs
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Tous (pas de groupe spécifique)
Prevention measures
Participation des travailleurs
Réduction/minimisation du risque par des mesures organisationnelles, par exemple réduction du nombre de travailleurs exposés, rotation des postes
Formation/orientation (pour les travailleurs)
Purpose of the material
Informations générales
Sensibilisation
Évaluation des risques
Target audience
Tous (pas de public cible spécifique)
Year
2022