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
Atividades de saúde humana e ação social
Hazards
Posturas incómodas
Movimentação manual de cargas
Health effects
Dor ou lesão lombar
Lesões dos membros superiores
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Todos (sem um grupo específico)
Prevention measures
Participação dos trabalhadores
Reduzir/minimizar o risco por meio de medidas organizacionais, por exemplo redução do número de trabalhadores expostos, rotatividade dos postos de trabalho
Formação/orientação (para trabalhadores)
Purpose of the material
Informações gerais
Sensibilização
Avaliação de riscos
Target audience
Todos (sem um público-alvo específico)
Year
2022