This article presents two programmes implemented in Finland addressing the need to increase physical activity among school-age children. The Finnish Schools on the Move programme is one of the key projects in the field of knowledge and education in the Government Programme of Finland. The aim of the...

Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break. However, there are several ways to cope with the condition and keep yourself...

This guide is about sustainable ergonomic work routines in day-care centres. It contains information on how ergonomics and pedagogical professionalism go hand in hand and points to specific bad habits and how to break them .

This website provides information for both emploers and employees on the topic of awkward posturen. The information consists of assesments, ruling, and links to other pages with useful information on MSDs. The information answers question like 'What postures and movements are there that can lead to...

In 2017 Osalan, the Basque Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, with the support of Emakunde, the Basque Women ’ s Institute, developed a gender-sensitive risk-prevention toolkit with the aim of raising awareness among all workers, employers and prevention service experts of the sexual...

Factors in the mental work environment appear to be related to the occurrence of physical pain and nuisance. In this leaflet you can read briefly about research in the field as well as find inspiration and methods to move forward with a multi-strenuous effort against muscle and skeletal problems in...

This guide is a brief overview of what it means to be a transfer counsellor in the social and health field. It is intended as an introduction to new supervisors and employees. The workplaces in the field are very diverse and range from large hospitals to smaller institutions to the elderly care in...