The Netherlands: Reducing physically demanding work with technical and organisational adjustments in cleaning services
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The Netherlands: Reducing physically demanding work with technical and organisational adjustments in cleaning services
The Netherlands: Reducing physically demanding work with technical and organisational adjustments in cleaning services
Description
The Dutch cleaning services company Hago Next was finding it difficult to retain experienced employees and attract new ones because the work is physically demanding. To reduce physical strain and prevent MSDs, the company has implemented a broad range of measures to improve working practices and conditions. Hago Next 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
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Services de nettoyage
Hazards
Postures inconfortables
Manutention manuelle de charges
Health effects
Douleurs ou lésion dorsales
Troubles affectant les membres supérieurs
Troubles affectant le cou et l’épaule
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Tous (pas de groupe spécifique)
Prevention measures
Amélioration des méthodes de travail individuelles (par exemple concernant les postures pour les tâches manuelles)
Mesures techniques, par exemple équipements ergonomiques
Réduction/minimisation du risque par des mesures organisationnelles, par exemple réduction du nombre de travailleurs exposés, rotation des postes
Purpose of the material
Informations générales
Sensibilisation
Évaluation des risques
Target audience
Tous (pas de public cible spécifique)
Year
2022