This tool/app aims to provide assistance in identifying risks associated with physical load, in particular related to handling of loads, repetitive work and static postures.

video shows how to prevent work-related MSDs.

This manual provides occupational risk prevention technicians and ergonomics experts with recommendations on the methodology to be applied in ergonomic risk assessment.

This booklet presents basic information about ergonomics: introduction, workplace environment, constrained postures, monotone demands, handling of loads, choice of work equipment, arrangement and dimensions of work places.

This checklist concerns hazards for injury or development of disorders to the lower limb and is targeted at people engaged in workplace hazard identification. In addition, this checklist offers examples of preventive measures that can help to reduce LLDs risks.

This article provides recommendations and examples for nursing staff to help reducing the number and severity of MSDs due to patient handling.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common workrelated problem in Europe. Almost 24 % of the EU-25 workers report suffering from backache and 22 % complain about muscular pains. Both conditions are more prevalent in the new Member States, 39 % and 36 % respectively.