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
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Activități în domeniul sănătății umane și al asistenței sociale
Hazards
Posturi incomode
Manipularea manuală a încărcăturilor
Utilizarea de echipamente cu ecrane de afișare
Lucrul cu o afecțiune/boală existentă asociată AMS
Health effects
Afecțiuni la nivelul gâtului și umărului
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Persoane care suferă de tulburări sau boli asociate AMS
Prevention measures
Îmbunătățirea tehnicilor individuale de lucru (de ex., posturi pentru manipulări manuale)
Sfaturi și măsuri simple
Participarea lucrătorilor
Măsuri tehnice, de ex., echipamente ergonomice
Atenuare/reducere la minimum a riscurilor prin măsuri organizatorice, de ex. reducerea numărului de lucrători expuși, rotația locurilor de muncă
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Informații generale
Sensibilizare
Evaluarea riscurilor
Target audience
Toate (niciun public-țintă specific)
Year
2020