Using the “TMS PRO” participatory approach to reduce musculoskeletal disorders for packaging line operators in agribusiness

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Using the “TMS PRO” participatory approach to reduce musculoskeletal disorders for packaging line operators in agribusiness

Using the “TMS PRO” participatory approach to reduce musculoskeletal disorders for packaging line operators in agribusiness

Type of item
Case study
Country
Francia
Languages

English

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

Description

This case study looks at the collaboration of the Carsat occupational health and prevention organisation with factory management and employees to improve existing safety and health measures for line operators at an agribusiness packaging factory in France. The participatory approach involved affected workers in analysing risks and assessing prevention measures.

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Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Agricultura, ganadería, silvicultura y pesca
Hazards
Posturas forzadas
Movimientos enérgicos
Manipulación manual de cargas
Movimientos/trabajos repetitivos
Health effects
Dolor o lesión de espalda
Trastornos de las extremidades superiores
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