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
Ierland
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
Industrie
Hazards
Lastige houdingen
Health effects
Rugpijn of -letsel
Aandoeningen aan de bovenste ledematen
Aandoeningen aan de onderste ledematen
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (geen specifieke groep)
Prevention measures
Werknemersparticipatie
Technische maatregelen, bijvoorbeeld ergonomische apparatuur
Purpose of the material
Algemene informatie
Bewustmaking
Risicobeoordeling
Target audience
Alle (geen specifieke doelgroep)
Year
2022