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
Vård och omsorg samt sociala tjänster
Hazards
Obekväma kroppsställningar
Manuell hantering av laster
Health effects
Ryggsmärta eller ryggskada
Besvär i övre extremiteter
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alla (ingen särskild grupp)
Prevention measures
Arbetstagarmedverkan
Minskning/minimering av risk genom organisatoriska åtgärder, t.ex. minskning av antalet exponerade arbetstagare, arbetsrotation
Utbildning/vägledning (för arbetstagare)
Purpose of the material
Allmän information
Medvetandehöjande åtgärder
Riskbedömning
Target audience
Alla (ingen särskild målgrupp)
Year
2022