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Document ID (ISN)110573
CIS number 10-0059
ISSN - Serial title 0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail
Year 2010
Convention or series no. INRS ND 2328-219-10
Author(s) L'Huillier J.C., Marsot J.
Title In-company technical support: Experience feedback on an approach used in a technological innovation-based operation
Original title Assistance technique en entreprise: retour d'expérience sur une démarche d'intervention centrée sur l'innovation technologique [in French]
Bibliographic information June 2010, No.219, p.41-48. Illus. 10 ref.
Internet access http://www.hst.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/IntranetObject-accesParReference/ND%202328/$File/ND2328.pdf [in French]
Abstract This article describes the approach implemented during interventions at the request of the French regional health insurance institution, following various safety and health problems associated with the equipments used in meat packaging, fish-processing and woodworking enterprises. This approach is similar to participatory design, in which various stakeholders are involved, both internal and external to the company, namely operators, line management, the occupational safety and health manager and equipment manufacturers. Findings are discussed. The importance of company commitment in the success of this type of operation is emphasized.
Descriptors (primary) hand tools; musculoskeletal diseases; wounds; plant safety and health organization; food industry; meat industry; woodworking industry
Descriptors (secondary) ergonomics; design of equipment; job study; selection of equipment; safety by design; safety and health personnel; role of management; workers' participation; cooperation; role of insurance institutions
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Generalities
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Ergonomics
Food industry
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system