
Repetitive gestures such as lifting manhole covers and moving pumping hoses when carried out incorrectly can, over time, lead to physical injury or workplace accidents. SARP, which offers a full range of high-quality local waste management processes, set up a proactive prevention campaign in France. The aim is to improve working conditions and reduce musculoskeletal problems. Workstation ease-of-use analyses were conducted to identify specific tasks, the idea being to then improve equipment design and layout. An awareness-raising operation known as “M ton dos” [Love Your Back] taught employees the best and most efficient positions to adopt.