| Document ID (ISN) | 109659 |
| CIS number |
09-604 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1120-2971 - Prevenzione oggi |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Zecchi G. |
| Title |
Concerted action as an effective approach in applying the provisions of Legislative Decree 626/94 on musculoskeletal risks and disorders in dairies producing Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese: The experience of Reggio Emilia |
| Original title |
La scelta della concertazione come approccio efficace nell'applicazione del D.Lgs. 626/94 in tema di rischi e danni muscoloscheletrici nei caseifici del Parmigiano-Reggiano: l'esperienza di Reggio Emilia [in Italian] |
| Bibliographic information |
3rd quarter 2007, Vol.3, No.3, p.5-21. Illus. 10 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://prevenzioneoggi.ispesl.it/pdf%5Cric2007_03_1_it.pdf [in Italian]
http://prevenzioneoggi.ispesl.it/pdf%5Cric2007_03_1_en.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
The dairy industry associated with the production of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese currently comprises about 130 companies employing around 1000 workers. Most enterprises are small and use traditional methods of production involving much manual handling. The objective of this survey was to evaluate the validity and effectiveness of a concerted ergonomics approach in this sector as a means of satisfying the requirements of Italian legislation on the prevention of musculoskeletal risks. Findings are discussed. While technological evolution in the last decade has provided new and useful tools for eliminating or limiting risk factors, these aids are still poorly distributed, especially in small businesses. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Italy; ergonomics; cooperation; workers' participation; dairy industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
small enterprises; legal aspects; manual lifting; risk factors; manual handling; survey; musculoskeletal diseases |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Italy |
| Subject(s) |
Food, beverage and tobacco industries
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Food industry
Ergonomics
Workers' participation
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