This booklet provides information on risk assessment and prevention for occupational health and safety experts and works councils in woodwork and metalwork. It contains information about risk assessments in both the factory floor as well as the risks associated with working in the office.

The quick safety talk developped by the Social Accident Insurance for the Food and Catering Industry supports employers to train and remind workers that health and safety are important on their job. Funny pictures show different situation and solutions at workplaces and help workers to recognise and...

The quick safety talk developped by the Social Accident Insurance for the Food and Catering Industry supports employers to train and remind workers that health and safety are important on their job. Funny pictures show different situation and solutions at workplaces and help workers to recognise and...

The manual handling of loads can be improved by optimising work processes, e.g. by reducing unnecessary long carrying distances or improving the layout of the work area and storage. In particular mechanical aids can lead to a significant reduction of physical strain when handling heavy loads. This...

Manual handling is an important risk in the food and catering industry. This checklist is meant to raise the issue in meetings of the company's OSH committee (ASA) and to stimulate a discussion about measures to prevent health risks of workers due to manual handling.