Do you have problems while working on the screen: For example tension in the neck, shoulders or back? Do you suffer from a headache or sore eyes? Are you disturbed by sunlight, and incorrectly shielded light and poor lighting design. In the present brochure you will find practical information to prevent problems.

Many of us sit at a computer all day long and constantly. Frequent screen work (also in the home office) can result in neck and shoulder tension, back problems and headaches. The Swiss Accident Insurance Fund Suva offers on its website the prevention module “Working healthily on the screen” with tips and exercises on how to prevent musculoskeletal diseases. You may use the modules by yourself or with help of a Suva specialist. You will find a film, a presentation as well as several leaflets explaining the ergonomic working position and equipment.

This awareness-raising leaflet, intended for micro-companies and SMEs, presents the main risks associated with office work as well as the key figures for accidents at work and occupational diseases in this activity. It also reminds us of the main situations that cause accidents at work and the essential prevention solutions for taking action.

The main risks are MSDs, back pain, falls, stress and psychological disorders.

Accidents and occupational illnesses related to office work represent a significant human and financial cost. Simple solutions can be put in place to deal with recurring risks, mainly related to movement, manual handling and workstation ergonomics.This webpage offers several solutions and tools to reduce the risks related to office work

The global burden of chronic pain is growing with implications for both an ageing workforce and employers. Many obstacles are faced by people with chronic pain in finding employment and returning to work after a period of absence. Few studies have explored obstacles to return-to-work (RTW) from workers’ and employers’ perspectives. Here we explore views of both people in pain and employers about challenges to returning to work of people who are off work with chronic pain.

Work is a big part of your day. You need to feel productive and be able to complete your work in a way that reflects you at your best. Having chronic pain and trying to do your best work as if you had no pain will not help. It may make the pain worse. This website provides information, tips Tips for promoting health and well-being and workplace adaptation when you live with pain.

The German Social Accident Insurance for Trade and Distribution of Goods BGHW awards innovative ideas in the field of occupational safety and health. The company "Reifen Müller" a service for car tires was awarded for an overall concept to lighten the loads for their workers. Changing car tires can be a very hard and physically demanding job. Usually the tires are removed from the vehicle by hand and heaved onto the balancing machine with pure muscle power. The company developed an overall concept that supports workers changing car tires.

This leaflet supports employers, managers and supervisors to instruct their workers to lift and carry loads with the right and ergonomic technique.