This brochures deals with the safety and health of nursery school teachers working in day-care centers. They often are exposed to ergonomic stress at work. Lifting and carrying children, sitting on small chairs and other awkward working postures e.g. when dressing up children. This information...

Flexifit, a graphic character presented by the German statutory accident insurance for the construction sector BG Bau, shows you exercises that help to stretch your body and loosen up your muscles. The exercises can be done at your wokplace or at home, so that you can enjoy your evening relaxed and...

Flexifit, a graphic character presented by the German statutory accident insurance for the construction sector - BG Bau, shows you exercises that help to stretch your body and loosen up your muscles. The exercises can be done at your wokplace or at home, so that you can enjoy your evening relaxed...

Lifting and carrying loads is often part of our everyday work, especially in the manufacturing sector. Impropper lifting techniques can result in back problems or musculoskeletal diseases.Therefore, it is essential to know how to safely lift and carry. This brochure shows you the correct lifting...

Lifting and carrying heavy loads, working in awkward postures and performing repetitive movements with increased physical efforts can damage the health of your back, joints and muscles. This information sheet shows how you can prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the construction industry.

The company Seehafen Kiel Stevedoring operates in the port with heavy-lift cargo, whether it is about heavy goods, container handling or assembling machinery. To lift the cargo they use stabil but heavy chains, that can only be managed by two workers. Therefore, the company developped a strong and...

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