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
Produksjon
Hazards
Ubekvemme arbeidsstillinger
Kraftkrevende bevegelser
Manuell håndtering av laster
Health effects
Ryggsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i øvre ekstremiteter
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (ingen spesifikk gruppe)
Prevention measures
Risikoeliminering
Arbeidstakermedvirkning
Tekniske tiltak f.eks. ergonomisk utstyr
Purpose of the material
Generell informasjon
Bevissthetsøkning
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen spesifikk målgruppe)
Year
2022