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
Belgique
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
Travail du bois et activités connexes
Hazards
Mouvements forcés
Positions statiques - debout
Health effects
Douleurs ou lésion dorsales
Troubles affectant les membres supérieurs
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Tous (pas de groupe spécifique)
Prevention measures
Participation des travailleurs
Réduction/minimisation du risque par des mesures organisationnelles, par exemple réduction du nombre de travailleurs exposés, rotation des postes
Purpose of the material
Informations générales
Sensibilisation
Évaluation des risques
Target audience
Tous (pas de public cible spécifique)
Year
2022