What characterizes an ergonomically designed machine? What aspects must be considered during design? Where can I find relevant information? This webportal provides examples of good practices. The compiled good-practice examples of ergonomically designed machines is intended to assist in raising...

Most people of working age spend most of their waking lives at work and may develop musculoskeletal diseases among others due to prolonged sitting or manual handling of loads. Exercise is one of the bestways to help prevent and manage most back pain. Some people find that swimming helps them, others...

The hygiene institute was responsible for protecting the population against infectious diseases and wanted to reduce absenteeism and job turnover in the cleaning team, which consisted of 15 women, in such a way, that workers over 50 or 55 could remain in the job.

The Lighten the Load campaign featured the Good Practice Awards, which recognise organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackling MSDs. The awards promote and encourage practical solutions in workplaces and share this good practice around Europe. This publication...

Exercise is commonly advised as one of the bestways to help prevent and manage most back pain. The type of exercise you do does not matter as long as you do something and remain active. Some people find that swimming helps them, others swear by yoga, while many people enjoy walking or running. The...