Footwear is important for musculoskeletal function — especially for people who stay for a long time on their feet. In health care workers have to walk and stand for long periods. Choosing the right footwear can help to prevent pain in the back, hips, knees, and feet. This leaflet provides tips to select the right footwear for health care workers.
Lifting and carrying heavy objects put a strain on the musculoskeletal system. Manual handling and awkward working postures may result in serious injuries of the intervertebral disc. This brochure shows you how to handle loads to minimise manual handling risks. You will also find compensatory excercises to prevent musculoskeletal strain.
Sitting for long periods can have serious health consequences, especially if one's posture and workstation are poor. This app developped by the Austrian General Accident Insurance AUVA supports you on how to set up an ergonomically correct computer Workstation. The app ist free of charge.
The Austrian general Accident Insurance AUVA developped this app to analyse lifting and carrying techniques of workers. In addition, the app provides tips to improve manual handling
techniques. The app is free of charge and meant for everyone who wants to prevent musculoskeletal strain due to manual handling.
The Appointing Authority of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has decided to extend until 31st December 2021 the validity of the reserve lists established at the end of the following selection procedures:
- EUOSHA/CA/20/03 – Communications Officer (FG III) - via EPSO
- EUOSHA/CA/20/01 – Project Manager (FGIV)
- EUOSHA/CA/19/03 – HR Officer (FG III)
- EUOSHA/AST/19/02 – Quality Management Officer (AST4)
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EUOSHA/CA/16/02 – Finance and Internal Control Officer (FG III)
The leaflet published bei the Swiss Accident Insurance SUVA shows how you can correctly adjust your seat in your vehicle.
The leaflet published by the Swiss Accident Insurance SUVA provides 10 compensatory excercises for workers in the transport sector to prevent back pain.