Exoskeletons for the well-being of maintenance workers in Tours
Improving working conditions for employees is a top priority for Keolis, and the Group is committed to preventing MSDs among its workers. By analyzing workers’ tasks and the technical and human organization of their work, Keolis innovates and implements preventive solutions to enhance its team members’ well-being.
Keolis Tours conducted an in-depth study of the MSD risks its maintenance workers face. For example, electricians working on buses reported recurring shoulder and arm pain due to the installation or repair of overhead cables in the vehicles. This uncomfortable position can eventually lead to joint problems.
To address this, Keolis Tours has explored various organizational and technical changes. Finding it impossible to modify the electricians' workstations, the subsidiary identified exoskeletons as the most suitable solution. Easy to use and highly effective in assisting maintenance workers with overhead tasks, this innovation was put to the test.
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