ergoHair – Development and promotion of a healthy and safe working environment through the design of ergonomic workplaces and work processes in the hairdressing sector. The reports Cut to the Chase! provides ergonomic tips fpr employers and employees.

Work-related musculoskeletal complaints are frequent among hairdressers. These complaints are mainly caused by static load induced by prolonged standing periods, out to the side position of upper arms, twisting and bending and awkward gripping of utensils combined with repetitive forceful movements. To prevent them it’s important to have a proper design of the work environment and assure appropriate work practices. This article provides tips how to improve workplaces for hairdressers.

Mobile working: laptops; tablet; smartphones - there are emerging health issues increasingly being linked to mobile technology including musculoskeletal disorders. AGR shows

the main risks associated with use of mobile devices and how to prevent them.

Interwiew with an egonomic-expert about the holistic understanding of the development of back pain.

What is the ideal working height for an activity? What is the best way to deal with frequent or long-term work on the screen? What should be done about noise and vibration? What has to be considered for an ageing workforce? What are the effects of time of day on working activity? These and many other questions are addressed in the brochure "Ergonomics" provided by the German Social Accident Insurance for the energy, textile, electrical and media products sectors (BG ETEM)

Sewing involves repeated movements of the shoulder and arm, a static  position  of  the  spine  and  lower  extremities,  as  well  as  the inclination  forward  while  the  job  is  done  throughout  the  workinghours. Sewing machine operators have shoulder and neck problems. An ergonomically designed workstation makes working less tiring and avoids long-term physical damage to the musculoskeletal system.