This leaflet illustrates some of the most common risks in the agricultural sector, including musculoskeletal disorders.

This leaflet supports employers, managers and supervisors to instruct their workers to lift and carry loads with the right and ergonomic technique.

Lifting and carrying heavy loads, working in awkward postures and repetitive movements with increased physical efforts can damage the health of your back, joints and muscles. This leaflet shows how you can prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the construction industry.

Moving and handling people in healthcare work can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and pain. The health care profession has been shown to be one of the occupation most at risk for back pain. A high proportion of health care professionals report musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and the primary cause...

This brochures deals with the safety and health of nursery school teachers working in day-care centers. They often are exposed to ergonomic stress at work. Lifting and carrying children, sitting on small chairs and other awkward working postures e.g. when dressing up children. This information...

Flexifit, a graphic character presented by the German statutory accident insurance for the construction sector - BG Bau, shows you exercises that help to stretch your body and loosen up your muscles. The exercises can be done at your wokplace or at home, so that you can enjoy your evening relaxed...

Lifting and carrying loads is often part of our everyday work, especially in the manufacturing sector. Impropper lifting techniques can result in back problems or musculoskeletal diseases.Therefore, it is essential to know how to safely lift and carry. This brochure shows you the correct lifting...