Belgium: Integrating ergonomics into corporate culture in a hospital group

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Belgium: Integrating ergonomics into corporate culture in a hospital group

Belgium: Integrating ergonomics into corporate culture in a hospital group

Type of item
Case study
Country
Belgien
Languages

English

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

Description

The GZA Ziekenhuizen group of hospitals from Belgium wanted to cultivate a sustainable ergonomics culture throughout the entire organisation. To achieve this, they consulted with experts but also asked employees at all levels to actively participate. As a result, an ergonomics policy was developed that successfully integrates ergonomics into corporate culture. GZA Ziekenhuizen 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
Vård och omsorg samt sociala tjänster
Hazards
Obekväma kroppsställningar
Manuell hantering av laster
Repetitiva rörelser/repetitivt arbete
Health effects
Ryggsmärta eller ryggskada
Besvär i övre extremiteter
Besvär i nedre extremiteter
Prevention measures
Eliminering av faror
Enkla tips och åtgärder
Tekniska åtgärder, t.ex. ergonomisk utrustning
Minskning/minimering av risk genom organisatoriska åtgärder, t.ex. minskning av antalet exponerade arbetstagare, arbetsrotation
Purpose of the material
Allmän information
Medvetandehöjande åtgärder
Riskbedömning
Target audience
Alla (ingen särskild målgrupp)
Year
2022