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
Irlanda
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
Industrias manufactureras
Hazards
Posturas forzadas
Health effects
Dolor o lesión de espalda
Trastornos de las extremidades superiores
Trastornos de las extremidades inferiores
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Todos (ningún grupo específico)
Prevention measures
Participación de los trabajadores
Medidas técnicas, por ejemplo, equipos ergonómicos
Purpose of the material
Información general
Aumento de la concienciación
Evaluación del riesgo
Target audience
Todos (sin audiencia específica)
Year
2022