This presentation provides an overview of the steps employers can take to support workers with chronic musculoskeletal disorders to manage their condition and continue to work.

This presentation provides a general introduction to the prevention and management of musculoskeletal disorders that could be complemented with other presentations or publications in the scope of Campaign 2022-22 Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load.

Risk assessment is the basis for successful safety and health management, and the key to prevent and manage musculoskeletal disorders. This presentation suggests a straightforward stepwise approach to risk assessment that should work well for most businesses (specially micro and small enterprises).

This presentation provides an overview of the prevalence, impact and the risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

The manual handling of loads can be improved by optimising work processes, e.g. by reducing unnecessary long carrying distances or improving the layout of the work area and storage. In particular mechanical aids can lead to a significant reduction of physical strain when handling heavy loads. This website presents basic mechanical aids to reduce musculoskeletal strain when handling loads.

The manual handling of loads can be improved by optimising work processes, e.g. by reducing unnecessary long carrying distances or improving the layout of the work area and storage. In particular mechanical aids can lead to a significant reduction of physical strain when handling heavy loads. This website presents basic mechanical aids to reduce musculoskeletal strain when handling loads.

Lifting and carrying heavy loads, working in awkward postures and repetitive movements with increased physical efforts can damage the health of your back, joints and muscles. This leaflet shows how you can prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the construction industry.

Lifting and carrying heavy loads, working in awkward postures and performing repetitive movements with increased physical efforts can damage the health of your back, joints and muscles. This information sheet shows how you can prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the construction industry.

The purpose of these guidelines is to help reduce the risk of injuries from manual handling on farms by providing practical guidance on how to manage hazards.

This video show you how to install and adjust your workplace at home. Simple tips help you to prevent neck and shoulder tension and back problems.