This booklet provides information on the effects of lifting and carrying on the human body. It provides facts on the load of the musculoskeletal systems in different tasks, gives insights in the effects of these loads. It also gives a lot of practical tips on how to make sure you perform these...

This brochure provides information about counteracting load damage and load accidents in the construction industry. It will help employers, employees, safety representatives, builders and projectors to prevent the risks.

Tools to lighten the work in construction are described in several tools, in the 'arbocatalogi' ( a catalogue of practical measures customised to the specificities of the construction sector) and on the website of Volandis. In order to make sure users use the tools in the right way, behavioural...

This publication refers only to the MSDs of the upper limbs. It details the main risk of injuries of the upper limbs, the main risk factors and the corresponding preventive measures , with special emphasis on the design and redesign of workplaces. It includes lots of drawings to be easy to...

This website offers free tools to assess the risks of physical work load and a 5-step approach to guide during the process of tackling the present issues.

This guide on MSDs and cleaning staff covers what are MSDs, the risks and their prevention. It is illustrated with many photos and images showing real work situations, including good and bad practices and examples of exercises which can be done at work.