The Netherlands: Reducing physically demanding work with technical and organisational adjustments in cleaning services
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The Netherlands: Reducing physically demanding work with technical and organisational adjustments in cleaning services
The Netherlands: Reducing physically demanding work with technical and organisational adjustments in cleaning services
Description
The Dutch cleaning services company Hago Next was finding it difficult to retain experienced employees and attract new ones because the work is physically demanding. To reduce physical strain and prevent MSDs, the company has implemented a broad range of measures to improve working practices and conditions. Hago Next 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
Schoonmaakdiensten
Hazards
Lastige houdingen
Handmatig hanteren van lasten
Health effects
Rugpijn of -letsel
Aandoeningen aan de bovenste ledematen
Nek- en schouderaandoeningen
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (geen specifieke groep)
Prevention measures
Verbeteren van individuele werktechnieken (bijvoorbeeld houdingen bij manuele handelingen)
Technische maatregelen, bijvoorbeeld ergonomische apparatuur
Beperken van de risico's door middel van organisatorische maatregelen, zoals het beperken van het aantal blootgestelde werknemers, taakroulatie
Purpose of the material
Algemene informatie
Bewustmaking
Risicobeoordeling
Target audience
Alle (geen specifieke doelgroep)
Year
2022