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
Przetwórstwo przemysłowe
Hazards
Niewygodne pozycje
Energiczne ruchy
Ręczne przemieszczanie ciężarów
Health effects
Ból lub uraz pleców
Choroby kończyn górnych
Stres
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Wszyscy (bez określania grupy)
Prevention measures
Eliminacja zagrożeń
Udział pracowników
Środki techniczne np. sprzęt ergonomiczny
Purpose of the material
Informacje ogólne
Podnoszenie świadomości
Ocena ryzyka
Target audience
Wszyscy (bez określania odbiorców docelowych)
Year
2022