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
Belgia
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

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Sector / Indrustry covered
Prelucrarea lemnului și activități conexe
Hazards
Mișcări care necesită forță fizică
Posturi statice - poziția în picioare
Health effects
Dureri sau leziuni dorsale
Afecțiuni ale membrelor superioare
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Toate (niciun grup specific)
Prevention measures
Participarea lucrătorilor
Atenuare/reducere la minimum a riscurilor prin măsuri organizatorice, de ex. reducerea numărului de lucrători expuși, rotația locurilor de muncă
Purpose of the material
Informații generale
Sensibilizare
Evaluarea riscurilor
Target audience
Toate (niciun public-țintă specific)
Year
2022