This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...

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 guideline was developed as a professional recommendation how to avoid long- term sitting at the workplace and thereby reduce the negative impact of the risks arising from long-term sitting. This guideline has the purpose of recognizing risks at workplaces where long-term sitting can be avoided.

This toolbox contains seven specific tools that can be used in the local MED / occupational health groups' work to prevent MSDs in municipalities, hospitals and regions.

"The catalogue consists of an introduction to 'nudge' as well as a description of five nudge tools to get more movement in everyday life. The five tools are straightforward to implement for a representative of the work environment organization, and there are thorough instructions for each of them."

The publication presents the most important principles of organisation and ways of performing work in sitting and standing positions, related to manual transport and activities such as lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing in hospitals, nursing homes and nursing homes.

This guides provides information about the carpal tunnel syndrome and gives some insights/tips on how to prevent it.