This factsheet contains useful information for the prevention of MSDs such as back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain, which are very common among students, with the aim of ensuring a return to school in line with the recent regulations to prevent COVID-19 infection.

This guide provides practical advice and examples on the correct positions for workers who handle loads and the correct way to maintain a good posture. It also provides examples of stretching exercises in seated work.

This websection helps employers in assessing the risks of using video display terminals (VDU´s). It contains sections dedicated to the safe use of the VDU´s, laws and regulations, associations between VDU´s and health and types of VDU´s workstations.

This guidance provides information on correct postures, movements and exercise in the workplace to prevent back pain.

Poster showing exercises to practice at the office.

The document describes the posture at the VDU, the characteristics of the workstation, the arrangement of the components of the VDUl and provides some tips about the furniture and safety measures.

The document lists the common symptoms reported by workers working with VDUs (including headache and visual and musculoskeletal disorders). It also presents some tips and recommendations to limit their occurrence.