Participatory approach to reducing risks associated with musculoskeletal disorders for maintenance technicians

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Participatory approach to reducing risks associated with musculoskeletal disorders for maintenance technicians

Participatory approach to reducing risks associated with musculoskeletal disorders for maintenance technicians

Type of item
Case study
Country
Irlanda
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
EU-OSHA
Provider (Original)
EU-OSHA

Description

This case study looks at a participatory intervention at an ophthalmic lens manufacturing site in Ireland to reduce MSD risks for maintenance technicians. An internal safety and health coordinator organised the intervention that involved both maintenance technicians and machine operators.

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Industria prelucrătoare
Hazards
Posturi incomode
Health effects
Dureri sau leziuni dorsale
Afecțiuni ale membrelor superioare
Afecțiuni ale membrelor inferioare
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Toate (niciun grup specific)
Prevention measures
Participarea lucrătorilor
Măsuri tehnice, de ex., echipamente ergonomice
Purpose of the material
Informații generale
Sensibilizare
Evaluarea riscurilor
Target audience
Toate (niciun public-țintă specific)
Year
2022