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
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Attivitajiet tas-saħħa tal-bniedem u tal-ħaddiema soċjali
Hazards
Pożizzjonijiet skomdi
Tqandil manwali tat-tagħbija
L-użu ta’ Apparat ta’ Wiri fuq Skrin
Ħidma b’kundizzjoni/marda eżistenti tal-MSD
Health effects
Disturbi fl-għonq u l-ispallejn
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Persuni li jbatu minn disturb jew marda ta’ MSK
Prevention measures
Titjib fit-tekniki ta’ xogħol individwali (eż. pożizzjonijiet ta’ tqandil manwali)
Pariri u miżuri sempliċi
Parteċipazzjoni tal-ħaddiema
Miżuri tekniċi eż. tagħmir ergonomiku
Tnaqqis/minimizzazzjoni tar-riskju permezz ta’ miżuri organizzattivi, eż. it-tnaqqis tal-għadd ta’ ħaddiema esposti, ir-rotazzjoni tax-xogħol
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Informazzjoni ġenerali
Sensibilizzazzjoni
Valutazzjoni tar-riskju
Target audience
Kollha (l-ebda udjenza fil-mira speċifika)
Year
2020