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
Industrie
Hazards
Lastige houdingen
Krachtige bewegingen
Handmatig hanteren van lasten
Health effects
Rugpijn of -letsel
Aandoeningen aan de bovenste ledematen
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (geen specifieke groep)
Prevention measures
Uitsluiten van risico's
Werknemersparticipatie
Technische maatregelen, bijvoorbeeld ergonomische apparatuur
Purpose of the material
Algemene informatie
Bewustmaking
Risicobeoordeling
Target audience
Alle (geen specifieke doelgroep)
Year
2022