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
Irsko
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
Zpracovatelský průmysl
Hazards
Nepřirozené polohy
Health effects
Bolest zad nebo jejich zranění
Poruchy dolních končetin
Poruchy dolních končetin
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Všichni (žádná konkrétní skupina)
Prevention measures
Zapojení zaměstnanců
Technická opatření, např. ergonomické vybavení
Purpose of the material
Obecné informace
Zvyšování povědomí
Hodnocení rizik
Target audience
Všichni (žádná konkrétní cílová skupina)
Year
2022