Monotonous Tasks and Sedentary Work
In this lesson, we will introduce the rules and authorities that handle the work environment onboard.
In this lesson you will learn more about systematic work environment management, and about the responsibilities and roles of employers, employees, and safety representatives.
This lesson is about how external physical factors affect us both physically and mentally, directly and indirectly.
Chemical health risks often arise through contact with substances, usually through the skin or respiratory tract. This chapter looks closer to how hazardous risks can be controlled.
The final assessment for the course.
In this lesson, we will introduce the rules and authorities that handle the work environment onboard.
In this lesson you will learn more about systematic work environment management, and about the responsibilities and roles of employers, employees, and safety representatives.
This lesson is about how external physical factors affect us both physically and mentally, directly and indirectly.
Chemical health risks often arise through contact with substances, usually through the skin or respiratory tract. This chapter looks closer to how hazardous risks can be controlled.
The final assessment for the course.
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Even if it doesn't feel straining at first, monotonous work can cause both temporary pain and permanent damage. Problems with the neck, shoulders, and arms are common. Mental stress and stress-related issues can also occur. Computer work is stressful for the eyes and can lead to problems in the form of gravel, photosensitivity, and headaches. Repetitive work such as bedding, cleaning, and maintenance, and repair work often result in ergonomically poor working positions that can cause problems in muscles and joints.
This video discusses the causes of and control measures to prevent such occurrences onboard.
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