En arbetsmiljöutredning för yrkeschaufförer hos Schenker Åkeri AB i Halmstad
The project has been done in cooperation with Schenker Åkeri AB in Sweden, Halmstad. Theproject is based on an inspection made by Arbetsmiljöverket, where they found minorshortcomings with distribution of goods for the employees. The project is an investigation ofthe drivers? working environment.Schenker Logistics is one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics services.Schenker Åkeri AB is a subsidiary to Schenker Logistics and transports 2.4 million tons ofgoods yearly.The project started with a background study to evaluate drivers working environment. Wehave studied goods receptions, the working environment, strain injury and injury mechanisms.Methods used was observations, tests, questionnaire surveys and ergonomic andbiomechanical calculations.One result of the study is a working model, which gives recommendations for the maximumweight a driver should push and pull. A truck evaluation was done to exam the need for newtechnical equipment. An ergonomic investigation was done to investigate the drivers? workingtasks. A questionnaire was given to the drivers to evaluate their working environment andtasks. The questionnaire involved questions about stress, handling of goods and technicalequipment.Together with Schenker Åkeri AB in Halmstad, an action plan was made. This action planwill be handed over to Arbetsmiljöverket by Schenker.