Although ergonomic recommendations for equipment, layout and organisation for the home office exist and are known to people who work regularly at home, this is not necessarily the case for those who find themselves having to work at home suddenly because of COVID-19. The ergonomic design of a screen...

Many of us sit at a computer all day long and constantly. Frequent screen work (also in the home office) can result in neck and shoulder tension, back problems and headaches. The Swiss Accident Insurance Fund Suva offers on its website the prevention module “Working healthily on the screen” with...

This leaflet provides information on how to recognise and prevent upper limb musculoskeletal disorders.

This leaflet is intended to help assess the risks of MSDs and thus make it possible to prevent them.

Leaflet showing pictures of stretching exercises to prevent MSDs.

This brochure proposes tips on how to select where to telework, how to organise the work, how to set the working space, how to prevent eye fatigue and how to prevent psychosocial risks.

The film shows the most important lifting and carrying techniques in a simple and understandable way for everyone. Employees learn how they can protect their backs when handling loads. The film is also useful for occupational training and practical instructions at work.