A podiatrist in her early 40s has been working with neck problems for 8 years. As a result of the nature of her work, her condition has been exacerbated by adopting awkward postures and manoeuvring patients. This case study highlights the changes that have been and will be made to her main tasks to allow her to work in comfort.
Task changes for a podiatrist with neck problems
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Task changes for a podiatrist with neck problems
Task changes for a podiatrist with neck problems
Description
A podiatrist in her early 40s has been working with neck problems for 8 years. As a result of the nature of her work, her condition has been exacerbated by adopting awkward postures and manoeuvring patients. This case study highlights the changes that have been and will be made to her main tasks to allow her to work in comfort.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Helse- og sosialtjenester
Hazards
Ubekvemme arbeidsstillinger
Manuell håndtering av laster
Bruk av skjermutstyr
Jobb med en eksisterende muskel- og skjelettlidelse/-sykdom
Health effects
Nakke- og skulderlidelser
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Arbeidstakere som lider av en muskel- og skjelettlidelse
Prevention measures
Forbedring av individuelle arbeidsteknikker (f.eks. arbeidsstillinger for manuell håndtering)
Enkle tips og tiltak
Arbeidstakermedvirkning
Tekniske tiltak f.eks. ergonomisk utstyr
Å redusere/minimere risikoen gjennom organisatoriske tiltak, f.eks. gjennom å redusere antall arbeidstakere som eksponeres, jobbrotasjon
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Generell informasjon
Bevissthetsøkning
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen spesifikk målgruppe)
Year
2020