The initiative National Strategy for the Work Environment was introduced in 2011 to ensure a safe, secure and healthy work environment in Denmark. The National Working Environment Authority is responsible for the initiative. The strategy was further extended and improved in 2015.

Manual patient handling is one of the major occupational risks for healthcare workers. Of primary concern are back injuries and shoulder strains, which can both, be severely debilitating. There are several factors, which make patient handling activities hazardous and hereby increase the risk of...

The initiative Risk assessment toolkit for non-EU nationals was launched in 2009 by the Brescia health authority in collaboration with social partners to help workplaces incorporate OSH risks related to non-EU migrant workers into their risk assessment process and to promote OSH-related activities...

This E-Fact explains why HORECA workers are at risk of developing MSDs. Their jobs, for example, often involve prolonged standing and working in awkward postures. Much of their work is physically demanding, stressful and involves long working hours. Employers need to adapt prevention and...

Home office often means sitting down at the kitchen table with your laptop. Sitting for a short time in an unfavorable posture is no problem, but over a long period the unfavorable sitting postures can cause back or neck pain. This article gives tips for a back-friendly workplace in the home office.

Home office often means sitting down at the kitchen table with your laptop. Sitting for a short time in an unfavorable posture is no problem, but over a long period the unfavorable sitting postures can cause back or neck pain. This article gives tips for a back-friendly workplace in the home office.