Field work, and physically demanding work
What to consider if your work involves heavy manual labour or work in awkward positions, and ergonomics at field work.
Main content
Physical risk factors are associated with heavy, monotonous, vibrating or static work, as well as unfortunate working postures. Psychosocial and organizational risk factors may be associated with time pressure, work with less autonomy, low influence, little room for competence development or poor social support from managers or colleagues. These risk factors should be included in a risk assessment where relevant.
Heavy manual labour
Work in awkward positions
Ergonomics during field work and research cruises
Prevention of musculoskeletal strain during field trips and research cruises. The working conditions may vary during field work and while sailing. Sometimes the work will consist of heavy manual labour or time spent working in awkward positions.
Vibrations
Vibrations in the context of ergonomics, means that the body is being exposed to shaking or oscillations. We differ between whole-body vibrations and hand-arm vibrations. There’s an exposure-response relationship between exposure time and the health effects from it.
Questions about ergonomics?
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