Flexifit, a graphic character presented by the German statutory accident insurance for the construction sector BG Bau, shows you exercises that help to stretch your body and loosen up your muscles. The exercises can be done at your wokplace or at home, so that you can enjoy your evening relaxed and flexible. The exercises can be carried out in the office, on the construction site, in the service sector and of course at home. This leaflet provides exercises to stretch your neck and shoulder.

Flexifit, a graphic character presented by the German statutory accident insurance for the construction sector BG Bau, shows you exercises that help to stretch your body and loosen up your muscles. The exercises can be done at your wokplace or at home, so that you can enjoy your evening relaxed and flexible. The exercises can be carried out in the office, on the construction site, in the service sector and of course at home. This leaflet provides exercises to stretch your legs after a long working day.

Flexifit, a graphic character presented by the German statutory accident insurance for the construction sector BG Bau, shows you exercises that help to stretch your body and loosen up your muscles. The exercises can be done at your wokplace or at home, so that you can enjoy your evening relaxed and flexible. The exercises can be carried out in the office, on the construction site, in the service sector and of course at home. This leaflet provides exercises to relief your back.

The incidence of low back pain in construction workers is consistently reported as being higher than in all other industries. Lifting and carrying weights of more than 25 kg and working overhead and in bad postures leads to back problems. Younger workers  are  often more prone to muskuloskeletal poblems due to inefficient and non ergonomic work postures. Most back injuries are sprains and strains from lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials.

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.

Ergo break is a special work-related training concept for forest workers. The compensatory exercises can be done on site in the forest without great effort or interruption of the work-flow. ergo break is tailored to the physical work of forest workers. Just a few minutes for health promotion brings the body back into balance and relieve painful tension. The film shows an example of an ergo break.

Stay fit - with compensatory exercises. The poster shows compensatory exercises for workers in agriculture, forestry and horticulture. It shows how the exercises can be integrated to the day-to-day work. The exercises can be done during breaks, in between and without great effort. Just a few minutes a day are enough to bring the body back into balance and relieve painful tension.

Stay fit - with compensatory exercises. The film shows compensatory exercises for workers in agriculture, forestry and horticulture. It shows how the exercises can be integrated to the workingday with real working situations. The exercises can be done during breaks, in between and without great effort. Just a few minutes a day are enough to bring the body back into balance and relieve painful tension.

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 mobile workstations that satisfy the minimum requirements for VDU work. This Leaflet provides tips and information for workstations in hotels.

Prolonged work on a computer workplace can lead to frequent muscle aches and nerve pain unless a few guidelines are followed. You can work more comfortably and safely if you incorporate ergonomics into your work environment. Do you know the right answers? Decide on the following statements: Right or Wrong? This quiz is part of free teaching materials on ergonomics at computer workstations.