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
Iirimaa
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
Töötlev tööstus
Hazards
Ebamugavad asendid
Health effects
Seljavalu või -vigastus
Ülajäsemevaevused
Alajäsemevaevused
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Kõik (rühm täpsustamata)
Prevention measures
Töötajate osalemine
Tehnilised meetmed, nt ergonoomilised seadmed
Purpose of the material
Üldteave
Teadlikkuse suurendamine
Riskihindamine
Target audience
Kõik (sihtrühm täpsustamata)
Year
2022