Participatory workshops with female food preparation workers to find solutions to musculoskeletal problems
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Participatory workshops with female food preparation workers to find solutions to musculoskeletal problems
Participatory workshops with female food preparation workers to find solutions to musculoskeletal problems
Description
This case study from Finland looks at how participatory workshops for kitchen workers can help them to identify, analyse and implement solutions to MSD-related risks. An external expert coordinated a participatory intervention project. It involved carrying out a series of workshops for 504 kitchen workers.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Hostelería, restauración y catering
Hazards
Posturas forzadas
Manipulación manual de cargas
Movimientos/trabajos repetitivos
Health effects
Dolor o lesión de espalda
Trastornos de las extremidades superiores
TME no especificados
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Mujeres
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
Year
2022