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Domingo, 34 years old. Workplace adaptation for a bus conductor, with De Quervain's syndrome
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Domingo is a man aged 34 who, after an accident at work, suffers from De Quervain's disease and a slight lack of strength of the left arm. Despite the aftermath of the accident Domingo continues to work for the same transport company. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Domingo, 34 years old. Workplace adaptation for a bus conductor, with De Quervain's syndrome
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Domingo is a man aged 34 who, after an accident at work, suffers from De Quervain's disease and a slight lack of strength of the left arm. Despite the aftermath of the accident Domingo continues to work for the same transport company. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Antonietta, 46 years old. Workplace adaptation for a bank employee, with an outcome of childhood polio
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Antonietta is a woman aged 46 with a disability recognized by 74% due to polio in childhood. She also suffers from bilateral carpal tunnel. Currently she uses a pair of crutches and canes for moving outdoors. Antonietta works as a clerk in a bank. This short presentation highlights potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work and presents a suitable design solution for her safety at work.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Antonietta, 46 years old. Workplace adaptation for a bank employee, with an outcome of childhood polio
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Antonietta is a woman aged 46 with a disability recognized by 74% due to polio in childhood. She also suffers from bilateral carpal tunnel. Currently she uses a pair of crutches and canes for moving outdoors. Antonietta works as a clerk in a bank. This short presentation highlights potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work and presents a suitable design solution for her safety at work.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Bruno, 52 years old. Adaptation of the workplace for an English teacher, with myelopathy
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Bruno is a man aged 52 suffering from myelopathy with a disability recognized by 100%. Bruno uses a manual wheelchair, and is Professor of English, working at a major international language institute, but now gives English lessons at home, as the disease forces him to stay home for a long time. The type of task he has to carry out in itself is not characterized by a high level of risk but the case highlights some typical aspects of the home adaptation when having a disability. In this short presentation risks and inadequacies for home accessibility are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Bruno, 52 years old. Adaptation of the workplace for an English teacher, with myelopathy
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Bruno is a man aged 52 suffering from myelopathy with a disability recognized by 100%. Bruno uses a manual wheelchair, and is Professor of English, working at a major international language institute, but now gives English lessons at home, as the disease forces him to stay home for a long time. The type of task he has to carry out in itself is not characterized by a high level of risk but the case highlights some typical aspects of the home adaptation when having a disability. In this short presentation risks and inadequacies for home accessibility are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Carla, 33 years old. Prevention of occupational risk for a person employed as a textile worker
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Carla is a woman aged 33, since 1991 she has been working for a major textile company. In 2003, during work, Carla starts having pain in her neck, in the joints of hand fingers and in her wrist, elbows and shoulders. She also declares to feel shakes and pangs in the hands when handling objects with subsequent immobilization of the same for several minutes. This involves uneasiness and loss of function in performing certain daily activities such as opening or closing jars, so Carla is obliged to ask for help from family members. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected. The proposed project is expected to lower the risk of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs , that could lead to work-related onset of disability and to the risk of losing the job.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Carla, 33 years old. Prevention of occupational risk for a person employed as a textile worker
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Carla is a woman aged 33, since 1991 she has been working for a major textile company. In 2003, during work, Carla starts having pain in her neck, in the joints of hand fingers and in her wrist, elbows and shoulders. She also declares to feel shakes and pangs in the hands when handling objects with subsequent immobilization of the same for several minutes. This involves uneasiness and loss of function in performing certain daily activities such as opening or closing jars, so Carla is obliged to ask for help from family members. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected. The proposed project is expected to lower the risk of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs , that could lead to work-related onset of disability and to the risk of losing the job.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Carlo, 57 years old. Workplace adaptation for a person employed in a machine shop, with Parkinson's disease
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Carlo is a man aged 57, suffering from Parkinson's disease. Charles is currently the owner of a workshop, where deals with repairing and selling products. Since 2007, due to the development of the disease, he started feeling early motor fluctuations in the form of wearing-off. He complains of problems, sometimes severe, in performing fine movements with his right hand, particularly debilitating for the mechanical activity (for example he can’t handle a screwdriver with enough accuracy and power). In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected. This study highlights a problem that is often found among self-employed, small family businesses, craftsmen or artists who autonomously regulate their activities, often not knowing the regulations in terms of safety and risks for their health.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Carlo, 57 years old. Workplace adaptation for a person employed in a machine shop, with Parkinson's disease
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Carlo is a man aged 57, suffering from Parkinson's disease. Charles is currently the owner of a workshop, where deals with repairing and selling products. Since 2007, due to the development of the disease, he started feeling early motor fluctuations in the form of wearing-off. He complains of problems, sometimes severe, in performing fine movements with his right hand, particularly debilitating for the mechanical activity (for example he can’t handle a screwdriver with enough accuracy and power). In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected. This study highlights a problem that is often found among self-employed, small family businesses, craftsmen or artists who autonomously regulate their activities, often not knowing the regulations in terms of safety and risks for their health.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Clara, 25 years old. Adaptation of the workplace for a person employed in bank, with hypotonia of the lower limbs
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Clara is a girl of 25 years suffering from a severe hypotonia of the lower limbs with a recognized disability of 100%. She always needs support for personal mobility and is and unable to move on her own except for short routes. Thanks to the Local Employment Service, she started working at a major Italian bank, as help-desk. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Clara, 25 years old. Adaptation of the workplace for a person employed in bank, with hypotonia of the lower limbs
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Clara is a girl of 25 years suffering from a severe hypotonia of the lower limbs with a recognized disability of 100%. She always needs support for personal mobility and is and unable to move on her own except for short routes. Thanks to the Local Employment Service, she started working at a major Italian bank, as help-desk. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Domenico, 40 years old. Workplace adaptation for a factory worker in the engineering industry, with results from a road accident trauma
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Domenico is a 40 years old man who has been recognized with a disability of 75% as a result of injuries reported in two separate road accidents (1990, 2002), that led him to have the limb completely rigid. Since 2006 he has been working for a large freezers manufacturer as a welder. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Domenico, 40 years old. Workplace adaptation for a factory worker in the engineering industry, with results from a road accident trauma
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Domenico is a 40 years old man who has been recognized with a disability of 75% as a result of injuries reported in two separate road accidents (1990, 2002), that led him to have the limb completely rigid. Since 2006 he has been working for a large freezers manufacturer as a welder. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Francesco, 42 years old. Adaptation of the workplace for a computer expert with phocomelia
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Francesco is a man aged 42 who has been granted a disability pension of 100% following a diagnosis of phocomelia. He also benefits from an accompanying compensation. Francesco is responsible for remote computer support remotely to of a large organization, as Help Desk and, in part, as a programmer. Although Francesco needs to use a power wheelchair to move independently, his workplace does not allow him to use it and there are also many other technical issues. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Francesco, 42 years old. Adaptation of the workplace for a computer expert with phocomelia
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Francesco is a man aged 42 who has been granted a disability pension of 100% following a diagnosis of phocomelia. He also benefits from an accompanying compensation. Francesco is responsible for remote computer support remotely to of a large organization, as Help Desk and, in part, as a programmer. Although Francesco needs to use a power wheelchair to move independently, his workplace does not allow him to use it and there are also many other technical issues. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Giorgio, 57 years old. Workplace adaptation for a warehouse keeper with severe lumbar spine scoliosis
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Giorgio is a man aged 57, with severe scoliosis in the lumbar spine who has been recognized a disability by 70%. Despite the severe disability, Giorgio has always worked in the field of agriculture and landscaping, but now works as a warehouse keeper in a hospital and is responsible for preparing material to send to different departments. The major risk factors lie in the handling of loads, linked to the pathology of the spine, and in the inadequate environment. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Giorgio, 57 years old. Workplace adaptation for a warehouse keeper with severe lumbar spine scoliosis
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Giorgio is a man aged 57, with severe scoliosis in the lumbar spine who has been recognized a disability by 70%. Despite the severe disability, Giorgio has always worked in the field of agriculture and landscaping, but now works as a warehouse keeper in a hospital and is responsible for preparing material to send to different departments. The major risk factors lie in the handling of loads, linked to the pathology of the spine, and in the inadequate environment. In this short presentation potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Mauro, 50 years old. Adaptation of the workplace for a systems analyst with spastic quadriplegia
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Mauro is a man aged 50 suffering from spastic quadriplegia with disabilities recognized by 67%. According to his medical history, he reported problems in the spine due to spondylolisthesis for which, last year, underwent a surgical intervention. Complications due to an infection forced Mauro to stay at home for six months, after which he returned to work. In addition to the problem at the spine, in 2000, he had an operation for carpal tunnel. Mauro works as a mainframe systems engineer at a major Italian bank, three days in the office and the remaining two days works from home. In this short presentation inadequacies and potential risks linked to his home accessibility are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the house more secure and protected also as a workplace.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Mauro, 50 years old. Adaptation of the workplace for a systems analyst with spastic quadriplegia
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Mauro is a man aged 50 suffering from spastic quadriplegia with disabilities recognized by 67%. According to his medical history, he reported problems in the spine due to spondylolisthesis for which, last year, underwent a surgical intervention. Complications due to an infection forced Mauro to stay at home for six months, after which he returned to work. In addition to the problem at the spine, in 2000, he had an operation for carpal tunnel. Mauro works as a mainframe systems engineer at a major Italian bank, three days in the office and the remaining two days works from home. In this short presentation inadequacies and potential risks linked to his home accessibility are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the house more secure and protected also as a workplace.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Nadia, 37 years old. Home adaptation for a person with paraplegia
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Nadia is a woman aged 37 who, after a car accident occurred in 2002, remained paraplegic. The disability has been recognized by 100%. As Nadia can no longer teach physical education, she works part time as a clerk and lives in a rented flat she adapted for herself. Although Nadia has already introduced many devices to carry on housework independently, inadequacies and potential risks linked to her home accessibility are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the house more secure and protected also as a workplace.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Nadia, 37 years old. Home adaptation for a person with paraplegia
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Nadia is a woman aged 37 who, after a car accident occurred in 2002, remained paraplegic. The disability has been recognized by 100%. As Nadia can no longer teach physical education, she works part time as a clerk and lives in a rented flat she adapted for herself. Although Nadia has already introduced many devices to carry on housework independently, inadequacies and potential risks linked to her home accessibility are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the house more secure and protected also as a workplace.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Sonia, 37 years old. Workplace adaptation for a textile worker with work related disabling diseases
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Sonia is a woman aged 37 with severe disability of the right arm due to carpal tunnel disease and De Quervain's syndrome contracted during the performance of her job. With the progression of the disease and despite surgery, Sonia lost the ability to perform her function at work. Sonia was then moved to a different position within the department: this solution, also thanks to a support, allowed her to continue working for the same company without worsening her condition. However, reorganizing the workplace is necessary, also because now a new worker is exposed to the same risk. This short presentation highlights potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work and presents a suitable design solution for safety at work.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Sonia, 37 years old. Workplace adaptation for a textile worker with work related disabling diseases
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Sonia is a woman aged 37 with severe disability of the right arm due to carpal tunnel disease and De Quervain's syndrome contracted during the performance of her job. With the progression of the disease and despite surgery, Sonia lost the ability to perform her function at work. Sonia was then moved to a different position within the department: this solution, also thanks to a support, allowed her to continue working for the same company without worsening her condition. However, reorganizing the workplace is necessary, also because now a new worker is exposed to the same risk. This short presentation highlights potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work and presents a suitable design solution for safety at work.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Stefano, 46 years old. Workplace adaptation for an employee with muscular dystrophy
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Stefano is a man aged 46 suffering from a particular form of muscular dystrophy, for which he was granted an accompanying disability by 100%. At present his major problems are the control of legs, balance and reduced muscle strength. Stefano works for a social cooperative that operates in the field of services for people with disabilities. In this short presentation inadequacies and potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Stefano, 46 years old. Workplace adaptation for an employee with muscular dystrophy
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Stefano is a man aged 46 suffering from a particular form of muscular dystrophy, for which he was granted an accompanying disability by 100%. At present his major problems are the control of legs, balance and reduced muscle strength. Stefano works for a social cooperative that operates in the field of services for people with disabilities. In this short presentation inadequacies and potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Vito, 39 years old. Workplace adaptation for a hospital auxiliary with slipped discs
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Vito is a man aged 39 with lumbar hernia presumably developed during the performance of his work as an auxiliary hospital operator. At present he deals with the manual handling of patients, in particular the transport of patients from the wards to the operating room and vice versa, and the handling of technical material. In this short presentation inadequacies and potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected, also considering that the special case of Vito could be useful also for colleagues exposed to same risk.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Vito, 39 years old. Workplace adaptation for a hospital auxiliary with slipped discs
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Vito is a man aged 39 with lumbar hernia presumably developed during the performance of his work as an auxiliary hospital operator. At present he deals with the manual handling of patients, in particular the transport of patients from the wards to the operating room and vice versa, and the handling of technical material. In this short presentation inadequacies and potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected, also considering that the special case of Vito could be useful also for colleagues exposed to same risk.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Pigini L, Liverani G
Gigliola 53 years old. Workplace adaptation for a factory worker in the engineering industry, with work related upper limb impairments
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Gigliola is a woman aged 53, suffering from work related upper limb impairments, leading to a force reduction when holding small objects, and difficulty in performing fine finger movements. Since 2000 she works for a large freezers manufacturer of. The position occupied by Gigliola, that presumably caused her impairments, involved the assembling and mounting of panels. In 2006, following a medical advice, and not being able to perform her function because of reduced motor skills, Gigliola was repositioned to another job within the same company. This solution doesn’t solve the problem of re-designing this particular workplace, as it’s now occupied by a new person, subject to the same risks. In this short presentation inadequacies and potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013
Gigliola 53 years old. Workplace adaptation for a factory worker in the engineering industry, with work related upper limb impairments
Editorial data: Portale SIVA Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Abstract: Gigliola is a woman aged 53, suffering from work related upper limb impairments, leading to a force reduction when holding small objects, and difficulty in performing fine finger movements. Since 2000 she works for a large freezers manufacturer of. The position occupied by Gigliola, that presumably caused her impairments, involved the assembling and mounting of panels. In 2006, following a medical advice, and not being able to perform her function because of reduced motor skills, Gigliola was repositioned to another job within the same company. This solution doesn’t solve the problem of re-designing this particular workplace, as it’s now occupied by a new person, subject to the same risks. In this short presentation inadequacies and potential risks arising from the performance of this particular work are highlighted, as well as the suitable design solution making the workplace more secure and protected.
Year of publication: 2009
Type of document: Case studies/experiences
Last update: May 2013