Improving equipment by involving workers to prevent manual handling risks in a PVC plant
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Improving equipment by involving workers to prevent manual handling risks in a PVC plant
Improving equipment by involving workers to prevent manual handling risks in a PVC plant
Description
Workers at manufacturing plants are often required to lift, carry and drag heavy loads. This involves repeatedly using the same body parts and puts workers at risk of MSDs. This case study looks at an intervention to improve equipment and working conditions at a large PVC manufacturing plant in France.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Ražošana
Hazards
Neērtas pozas
Spēcīgas kustības
Kravu manuāla apstrāde
Health effects
Muguras sāpes vai trauma
Augšējo ekstremitāšu traucējumi
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Visi (nav specifiskas grupas)
Prevention measures
Apdraudējumu novēršana
Darbinieku iesaistīšana
Tehniski pasākumi, piem., ergonomisks aprīkojums
Purpose of the material
Vispārīga informācija
Informētības vairošana
Riska novērtējums
Target audience
Visi (nav specifiskas mērķauditorijas)
Year
2022