get on! is a platform for young people suffering rheumatism. This magazine provides information and tips about carrer choices and the first steps towards adult life.

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...

The website provides information and help for young people living with rheumatism on following topics: What do they have to consider when choosing a career? How to deal with their rheumatism when writing the letter of application and how to prepare for the job interview? Young people will also find...

Working on a laptop or tablet PC balanced on the lap is not recommended for longer periods of time: this posture can lead to disorders of the locomotor apparatus, particularly in the shoulder and neck, and also eye disorders. Working ergonomically is however also possible in hotels if they provide...

Many people feel physically and mentally stressed after an eight-hour day working on a desk and a display screen. Musculoskeletal problems mainly arise when the display screen and workstation are not ergonomically designed, set correctly and the people are sitting all day without moving around. This...

Rheumatoid arthritis doesn't have to stand in the way of a satisfying career. There is not the “right” job for young people with rheumatoid arthritis, it is much more important to find out which job suits you, your interests and your state of health. This booklet helps you to find your way.

The work of rescue service and fire brigades is characterised by lifting and carrying heavy loads, time pressure, narrow transport routes and awkward postures. This leads to high loads on the musculoskeletal system, especially the back. Lifting and carrying heavy loads - especially those with...