Meat processing case study video
Type
Visual resources
Case study
Country
Ireland
Languages
English
Provider
Health and safety autority
Access tool
Description
Description:
This video of a risk assesment case study shows a meat carcass being transferred manually from a truck to a weighing scales pior to processing operations. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.
Meat processing case study video
Detailed Information
Sector / Industry covered:
Processing and preserving of meat and production of meat products
Hazards:
Manual handling of loads
Forceful movements
Awkward postures
Health effects:
MSDs unspecified
Prevention measures:
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.):
All (no specific group)
Purpose of the material:
Guidance
Target audience:
All (no specific target audience)
Type of visual resource:
Film
Priority area:
Prevention
Date of Publication / Year :
2011