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

This article, written in the context of Covid-19, includes an info graphic providing tips for home working in imperfect circumstances. It also includes links to other resources, including the WHO EURO guide on how to stay physically active during self-quarantine, a webinar on home worker wellbeing...

People working in offices spend the largest part of their working time in a sitting position, i.e. a posture causing considerable strain. Injuries resulting from sitting for long periods are a serious occupational health and safety problem. The quality of office chairs is of great importance for...

One of the major injury risks for retail workers and cashiers is musculoskeletal disorders, which includes back pain, sprains, strains, and soreness. In a well-designed workplace, the worker has the opportunity to choose from among a variety of well-balanced working positions and to change between...

This guide explains how our back works and provides advice to protect it in our daily lives and at work. It also recommends stretching and relaxation exercises.

This brochure , aimed at managers and staff within the home care sector. In the brochure useful information on health risks, including physical loads, are discussed. With the help of real-life pictures, tips and best practices are shared in order to prevent MSDs.

This publication includes, among others, risk factors, as well as different postural education guidelines that should be applied in the development of daily life activities, as well as self-stretching exercises and muscle strengthening, aimed at maintaining the spine in the best possible conditions...