Manual handling is an important risk in the food and catering industry. This checklist is meant to raise the issue in meetings of the company's OSH committee (ASA) and to stimulate a discussion about measures to prevent health risks of workers due to manual handling.

Lack of exercise and unergonomic positions can lead to painful tension and restriction of mobility. This leaflet shows exercises to prevent back pain and to improve your mobility and well-being.

In this video, Ergotopia health expert Lara Adloff (B.Sc. Physiotherapy, Yoga Trainer) shows you seven effective office workout exercises to prevent back pain. Follow them in the office or home office to do something good for your back in a simple way!

This third video, of a series of 3, presents the practical application of the 5-step plan illustrated by an example.

This second video, in a series of 3, shows how to develop a 5 step plan for sustainable and effective MSD prevention. 

This first video in a series of 3 presents what MSDs are and which sectors are particularly affected. Indeed, MSDs are the most important cause of absenteeism from work in Belgium

But what are MSDs?

This cleaning guide shows you how to clean ergonomically. Working ergonomically means that, as a housekeeper, you must take care to maintain your physical and mental health.

Practice proper postures and techniques during your training. This will allow you to clean without overloading your body. Follow the instructions and tips in this brochure, and cleaning ergonomically has never been  easier.

Forklift truck drivers seldom hear instructions like: Take care of the position of your hips and knees, adjust your seat correctly. However, to adjust the seat in an ergonomic position is important for the driver's health and safety. This film provided by the German Social Accident Insurance for trade and logistics - BGHW shows how to adjust the seat of forklift trucks in an ergonomic position. It is aimed at forklift truck drivers and industrial truck operators and can be used to instruct drivers. 

This short report describes the main drivers of teleworking and the associated OSH risks, benefits and challenges arising for workers and organisations during the pandemic.

This presentation highlights the dangers of prolonged sitting at work, with musculoskeletal pain, cardiovascular disease and cancer being just some of the associated problems. It outlines who is most at risk and gives handy tips and guidance for employers and workers to keep everyone moving.