Ergonomic workplace analysis in food and nutrition unit at Oporto

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2015

Authors

Cabral, A.L. (Author) FEUP; Pinho, Olívia (Author) FCNAUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: SHO 2015 - International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene

Pages: 46-48

SHO 2015 - International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene

Guimarães, Portugal, 12 a 13 de fevereiro de 2015

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

FOS: Medical and Health sciences

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Abstract (EN): Work activities performed in Food and Nutrition Units present a set of characteristics that can cause occupational diseases and accidents at work. This research show how the use of ergonomy can be a positively influence the work environment by providing resources and tools for canteens and industrial cuisines, or FNUs to improve the health of their workers and also their environment work. The research found that the environment has some evidence of awkward postures, overly physical exertion; inadequate dimensioning of workplaces and it is shown necessary ergonomic interventions.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

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