Denmark: Preventing low back pain in bricklaying work
Type
Case study
Country
Denmark
Languages
English
Provider
EU OSHA
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Description
Description:
This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other sectors and countries.
Denmark: Preventing low back pain in bricklaying work
Detailed Information
Sector / Industry covered:
CONSTRUCTION
Hazards:
Awkward postures
Manual handling of loads
Health effects:
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Lower limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
Prevention measures:
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.):
All (no specific group)
Purpose of the material:
General information
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target audience:
Employers
Managers
Worker representatives
Priority area:
Prevention
Date of Publication / Year :
2020