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
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Attività relative alla salute umana e lavori sociali
Hazards
Posture scomode
Movimentazione manuale di carichi
Utilizzare dispositivi provvisti di videoterminali
Lavorare con una condizione/malattia legata a DMS
Health effects
Disturbi a collo e spalle
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Persone che soffrono di DMS
Prevention measures
Migliorare le tecniche di lavoro individuali (ad esempio posture legate alla movimentazione manuale)
Semplici consigli e misure
Partecipazione dei lavoratori
Misure tecniche, ad esempio attrezzature ergonomiche
Limitare/ridurre al minimo il rischio mediante misure organizzative, ad esempio la diminuzione del numero di lavoratori esposti e la rotazione del lavoro
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Informazioni generali
Sensibilizzazione
Valutazione del rischio
Target audience
Tutti (nessun destinatario specifico)
Year
2020