Involving workers in planning a safe and ergonomic carpentry workshop using the SOBANE method and simulation

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Involving workers in planning a safe and ergonomic carpentry workshop using the SOBANE method and simulation

Involving workers in planning a safe and ergonomic carpentry workshop using the SOBANE method and simulation

Type of item
Case study
Country
Belgio
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
EU-OSHA
Provider (Original)
EU-OSHA

Description

This case study highlights the successful collaboration of management, carpenters, an ergonomist and architect to create a safe and ergonomic workplace. The ergonomist facilitated the project and worked closely with two carpenters to analyse risks and define specifications for the new workshop. 

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Lavorazione del legno e attività correlate
Hazards
Movimenti che richiedono sforzi
Posture statiche: stare in piedi
Health effects
Dolori o infortuni dorso-lombari
Disturbi agli arti superiori
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Tutti (nessun gruppo specifico)
Prevention measures
Partecipazione dei lavoratori
Limitare/ridurre al minimo il rischio mediante misure organizzative, ad esempio la diminuzione del numero di lavoratori esposti e la rotazione del lavoro
Purpose of the material
Informazioni generali
Sensibilizzazione
Valutazione del rischio
Target audience
Tutti (nessun destinatario specifico)
Year
2022