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...
Għodda prattika u gwida dwar disturbi muskoloskeletali
Sabiex ikun faċli għall-postijiet tax-xogħol biex jivvalutaw u jimmaniġġjaw ir-riskji MSD, il-bażi ta’ data tagħna, li hi faċli biex tintuża, tinkludi varjetà ta’ għodda prattika u materjal ta’ gwida żviluppati fil-livelli nazzjonali u tal-UE.
Ir-riżorsi jinkludu studji tal-każijiet u materjali viżwali u jkopru firxa wiesgħa ta’ setturi, tipi ta’ periklu u miżuri ta’ prevenzjoni. Xi wħud huma mmirati speċifikament lejn ċerti atturi, pereżempju l-impjegaturi, il-ħaddiema jew il-maniġers, u xi wħud lejn il-ġestjoni ta’ MSDs fost gruppi speċifiċi ta’ ħaddiema. Ir-riżorsi jistgħu jiġu ffiltrati skont kwalunkwe waħda minn dawn jew skont varjetà ta’ kategoriji oħra, għaldaqstant ma jistax ikun aktar faċli biex issib eżattament dak li qed tfittex.
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For the past three years, Assa Abloy, a manufacturer of keys, locks and cylinders, has been using collaborative robots, or cobots, to reduce the risk of MSDs at certain production stations. By eliminating the most repetitive gestures, the cohabitation between operators and robots is proving fruitful...
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The Afica foundry specialises in copper-based alloys. In Isles-sur-Suippe, in the Marne region, the family-owned SME has automated the most demanding tasks to make the work of its employees easier. Automation has made it possible to drastically reduce manual handling and repetitive movements, thus...
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Located in Haute-Saône, Conflandey Industries has been manufacturing steel wire for over a hundred years. The company, which uses processes that can be dangerous, is constantly improving the working conditions of its employees. Wire drawing, the art of reducing steel to wire of different diameters...
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In Colombes, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the Alvéole company manufactures models and prototypes of bottles for perfumery, cosmetics and spirits. The company has worked on reducing the risks associated with inhaling chemicals. The paint shop has been refurbished, including the installation of a...
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A few kilometers from Saint-Brieuc, the Pactisoud stainless steel boilermaking company has constantly improved the working conditions of its employees through successive expansions. The company, which trains many apprentices, wants to put an end to the image of a dark and noisy profession that tends...
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In this case study, Soprofen Industrie manufactures roller shutters. An activity that exposes its employees to risks linked to manual handling of loads, awkward postures and repetitive gestures.Aware of these difficulties, the company has been committed for several years to a sustainable approach to...