ARTEX is a small sewing plant with 14 female employees working five-day single shifts. Repetitive tasks, performed seated, increase the risk of MSDs. In addition to legally-required medical checks, assessment of individual workstations led to improvements in work organisation, layout and equipment, reducing repetitive strain. External consultants advised on lighting and machinery changes to minimise eyestrain, and exposure to noise and vibration. Improved work organisation reduced accidents to zero and reduced MSDs, while increased precision resulted in a 70% reduction in customer complaints.
Poland – Safer and healthier work at any age: the case of a Polish sewing plant (Dartex)
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Poland – Safer and healthier work at any age: the case of a Polish sewing plant (Dartex)
Poland – Safer and healthier work at any age: the case of a Polish sewing plant (Dartex)
Description
ARTEX is a small sewing plant with 14 female employees working five-day single shifts. Repetitive tasks, performed seated, increase the risk of MSDs. In addition to legally-required medical checks, assessment of individual workstations led to improvements in work organisation, layout and equipment, reducing repetitive strain. External consultants advised on lighting and machinery changes to minimise eyestrain, and exposure to noise and vibration. Improved work organisation reduced accidents to zero and reduced MSDs, while increased precision resulted in a 70% reduction in customer complaints.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Pożizzjonijiet skomdi
Xogħol li jsir b’ritmu mgħaġġel
Pożizzjonijiet statiċi - bilqiegħda
Vibrazzjonijiet
Health effects
Uġigħ jew korriment fid-dahar
Disturbi fil-parti ta’ fuq tad-dirgħajn
Disturbi fl-għonq u l-ispallejn
MSDs mhux speċifikati
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Nisa
Prevention measures
Eliminazzjoni tal-perikli
Pariri u miżuri sempliċi
Miżuri tekniċi eż. tagħmir ergonomiku
Purpose of the material
Informazzjoni ġenerali
Sensibilizzazzjoni
Valutazzjoni tar-riskju
Target audience
Impjegaturi
Maniġers
Rappreżentanti tal-ħaddiema
Year
2016