The main objective of the project was to reduce physical strain in order to lower the prevalence of knee and back problems and cut the rate of absenteeism. It wasn’t enough to change the working method of the workers but the task itself needed to be changed, by altering the street design (addressing designers to consider human factors when designing a street).
Roadworkers - reduction of physical strain
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Roadworkers - reduction of physical strain
Roadworkers - reduction of physical strain
Description
The main objective of the project was to reduce physical strain in order to lower the prevalence of knee and back problems and cut the rate of absenteeism. It wasn’t enough to change the working method of the workers but the task itself needed to be changed, by altering the street design (addressing designers to consider human factors when designing a street).
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Language of original language description
English
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Hazards
Posture scomode
Ritmi lavorativi intensi
Movimenti che richiedono sforzi
Movimentazione manuale di carichi
Attività/movimenti ripetitivi
Posture statiche: stare in piedi
Health effects
Dolori o infortuni dorso-lombari
Disturbi agli arti superiori
Disturbi agli arti inferiori
Disturbi a collo e spalle
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Tutti (nessun gruppo specifico)
Prevention measures
Eliminazione dei pericoli
Migliorare le tecniche di lavoro individuali (ad esempio posture legate alla movimentazione manuale)
Misure tecniche, ad esempio attrezzature ergonomiche
Target audience
Datori di lavoro
Dirigenti
Lavoratori
Year
2010