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 Working with heavy tools, repetitive and uninterrupted use and improper working

postures may cause musculoskeletal system disorders.

Machine and bench use:

 The working area of the machines and benches is not designed in accordance with
the body size of the employee, incorrect positioning or misuse of buttons and

pedals may cause musculoskeletal disorders.

 The use of machine pedals requires a special posture, which restricts the movement
of the operator, especially when standing. Continuous pedal use with single foot

can lead to unilateral strain and stress and back pain.

1.1.5. Psychosocial Risks

The likelihood of work design, work organization and social and environmental conditions
in which work is carried out causing psychological, social or physical damage is called

psychosocial risk.
Psychosocial risks can cause the following negative situations on employees:

 Stress,

 Psychological disorders such as work-related depression and burnout syndrome,

 Behavioral disorders such as increased smoking, consumption of tea and coffee,
substance abuse, sleep disorders,

 Diseases that disrupt the working rhythm of internal organs and resulting
physiological disorders.

Work environments are especially susceptible to stress factors. Work stress is a mood
disorder that is a mixture of feelings such as guilt, anger and fear that significantly affects

the well-being and production capacity of the employee.

The employee can be protected from psychosocial risks with the following measures:

 Collective protection; In order to protect the body, mind and social well-being of

employees, it aims to identify and eliminate psychosocial risk sources, as well as
establishing collective protection methods such as the establishment of social

support units and counseling services.
 Personal protection; It includes increasing the awareness of employees through

training and improving their ability to cope with stress. It may include relaxation

techniques, time and problem-solving methods, counseling and planning on

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