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...

construction workers who work for a long time in a kneeling position are at risk of developing chronic knee problems. This leaflet provides a list of ergonomic knee protectors and helps you to decide on the right knee protection equipment for your work.

Do you have problems while working on the screen: For example tension in the neck, shoulders or back? Do you suffer from a headache or sore eyes? Are you disturbed by sunlight, and incorrectly shielded light and poor lighting design. In the present brochure you will find practical information to...

It is particularly important to adapt the workplace to your needs, when you are doing precision work (e.g. watch manufacture). Very important are the correct working height, armrests and sufficient light. This brochure shows how to properly set up your workplace when performing precision work.

A workstation that is set up incorrectly can create poor postures leading to musculoskeletal injury and eye strain. If you can not prevent mobile work and working on the laptop, the right hardware, optimised lighting conditions and good work organisation can prevent neck and shoulder problems. On...

FCOS Learning Modules are easily accessible and entertaining, they will help you to check and consolidate your knowledge of the basics in safety and health protection at work. One of the learning modules is about ergonomics in office work.