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
Indústrias transformadoras
Hazards
Posturas incómodas
Movimentos com esforço
Movimentação manual de cargas
Health effects
Dor ou lesão lombar
Lesões dos membros superiores
Stresse
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Todos (sem um grupo específico)
Prevention measures
Eliminação dos perigos
Participação dos trabalhadores
Medidas técnicas, por exemplo equipamento ergonómico
Purpose of the material
Informações gerais
Sensibilização
Avaliação de riscos
Target audience
Todos (sem um público-alvo específico)
Year
2022