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
Santé humaine et activités des travailleurs sociaux
Hazards
Postures inconfortables
Manutention manuelle de charges
Utilisation d’appareils à écran de visualisation
Travailler en souffrant d’un trouble ou d’une maladie musculo-squelettique
Health effects
Troubles affectant le cou et l’épaule
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Personnes souffrant d’un trouble ou d'une maladie musculo-squelettique
Prevention measures
Amélioration des méthodes de travail individuelles (par exemple concernant les postures pour les tâches manuelles)
Conseils et mesures simples
Participation des travailleurs
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
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Informations générales
Sensibilisation
Évaluation des risques
Target audience
Tous (pas de public cible spécifique)
Year
2020