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
België
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
Houtbewerking en verwante activiteiten
Hazards
Krachtige bewegingen
Statische houdingen - staan
Health effects
Rugpijn of -letsel
Aandoeningen aan de bovenste ledematen
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (geen specifieke groep)
Prevention measures
Werknemersparticipatie
Beperken van de risico's door middel van organisatorische maatregelen, zoals het beperken van het aantal blootgestelde werknemers, taakroulatie
Purpose of the material
Algemene informatie
Bewustmaking
Risicobeoordeling
Target audience
Alle (geen specifieke doelgroep)
Year
2022