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
Helse- og sosialtjenester
Hazards
Ubekvemme arbeidsstillinger
Manuell håndtering av laster
Health effects
Ryggsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i øvre ekstremiteter
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (ingen spesifikk gruppe)
Prevention measures
Arbeidstakermedvirkning
Å redusere/minimere risikoen gjennom organisatoriske tiltak, f.eks. gjennom å redusere antall arbeidstakere som eksponeres, jobbrotasjon
Opplæring/veiledning (for arbeidstakere)
Purpose of the material
Generell informasjon
Bevissthetsøkning
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen spesifikk målgruppe)
Year
2022