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
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Rengjøringstjenester
Hazards
Ubekvemme arbeidsstillinger
Manuell håndtering av laster
Health effects
Ryggsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i øvre ekstremiteter
Nakke- og skulderlidelser
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (ingen spesifikk gruppe)
Prevention measures
Forbedring av individuelle arbeidsteknikker (f.eks. arbeidsstillinger for manuell håndtering)
Tekniske tiltak f.eks. ergonomisk utstyr
Å redusere/minimere risikoen gjennom organisatoriske tiltak, f.eks. gjennom å redusere antall arbeidstakere som eksponeres, jobbrotasjon
Purpose of the material
Generell informasjon
Bevissthetsøkning
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen spesifikk målgruppe)
Year
2022