This leaflet is intended to help assess the risks of MSDs and thus make it possible to prevent them.

This case study examines the ErgoKita project, which studied risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nursery-school teachers and the effects of an intervention. It started with physiological work measurement, covering awkward postures such as sitting and lifting, and included provision...

This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...

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...

This article presents recommendations and various interventions to prevent physical inactivity and diminish sedentary time at the workplace.

The factsheet provided by the German Social Accident Insurance for Commercial Transport, Postal Logistics and Telecommunication (BG Verkehr) informs about experiences with Deskbikes. Using a deskbike allows you to work dynamically. It's easy to switch between sitting, standing and cycling. By...

Cycle while you work is the motto at Deutsche Telekom when it comes to improving employee health. Since mid-November, the company has provided employees at its new Group campus in Hamburg and at its Service Headquarters in Bonn with a total of 220 Deskbikes. These innovative replacements for the...