Involving workers in planning a safe and ergonomic carpentry workshop using the SOBANE method and simulation

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Involving workers in planning a safe and ergonomic carpentry workshop using the SOBANE method and simulation

Involving workers in planning a safe and ergonomic carpentry workshop using the SOBANE method and simulation

Type of item
Case study
Country
Belgien
Languages

English

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

Description

This case study highlights the successful collaboration of management, carpenters, an ergonomist and architect to create a safe and ergonomic workplace. The ergonomist facilitated the project and worked closely with two carpenters to analyse risks and define specifications for the new workshop. 

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Holzarbeiten und damit verbundene Tätigkeiten
Hazards
Kraftvolle Bewegungen
Statische Körperhaltungen – Stehen
Health effects
Rückenschmerzen oder -verletzungen
Erkrankungen der oberen Extremitäten
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (keine spezifische Gruppe)
Prevention measures
Arbeitnehmerbeteiligung
Verringerung/Minimierung des Risikos durch organisatorische Maßnahmen, z. B. Verringerung der Zahl der exponierten Arbeitnehmer, Jobrotation
Purpose of the material
Allgemeine Informationen
Sensibilisierung
Gefährdungsbeurteilung
Target audience
Alle (keine spezifische Zielgruppe)
Year
2022