Finland: Large-scale prevention training for social and healthcare workers through an adaptable ergonomics model
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Finland: Large-scale prevention training for social and healthcare workers through an adaptable ergonomics model
Finland: Large-scale prevention training for social and healthcare workers through an adaptable ergonomics model
Description
In 2020, MSDs were responsible for about a third of absences at Siun sote – Joint municipal authority for North Karelia social and health services. The Finnish organisation produced a comprehensive ergonomics expertise action plan for care and support work. This ergonomics model emphasises MSD prevention by training and raising the awareness of social and healthcare workers. Siun sote is one of the commended examples of the 15th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards competition.
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Language of original language description
English
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Menselijke gezondheidszorg en maatschappelijke dienstverlening
Hazards
Lastige houdingen
Handmatig hanteren van lasten
Health effects
Rugpijn of -letsel
Aandoeningen aan de bovenste ledematen
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (geen specifieke groep)
Prevention measures
Werknemersparticipatie
Beperken van de risico's door middel van organisatorische maatregelen, zoals het beperken van het aantal blootgestelde werknemers, taakroulatie
Opleiding/begeleiding (voor werknemers)
Purpose of the material
Algemene informatie
Bewustmaking
Risicobeoordeling
Target audience
Alle (geen specifieke doelgroep)
Year
2022