A video to prevent back problems in the transport sector: 40% of truck drivers suffer from serious diseases of the spine. Because truck drivers stay seated for long periods of time, back pain is among the most common injury risks drivers face especially. This video is meant to support drivers to prevent back problems. It provides tips, information and important facts on ergonomics to prevent back problems in professional drivers. Exercises to relieve and relax the muscles are also presented.

In view of demographic change, BMW AG is confronted with new challenges. With the project "heute für morgen" BMW is trying to master the challenges facing an older workforce. The project is is a holistic approach that considers all important areas, from maintaining the productivity of older workers, reducing physical strain, to appropriate retirement. Working together with doctors, physiotherapists and factory planners, older employees have planned an entire assembly line that caters to the needs of an aging workforce.

The brochure guides you step by step to create an ergonomic working environment in your daycare center: We have a close look at awkward positions and provide you with tips for an ergonomic work environment and ergonomic postures. We highlight the most common activities in daycare - and help you to develop a sustainable concept to prevent musculoskeletal disorders at work.

The German Social Accident Isurance for the construction industry BG BAU has set up an information platform for ergonomic equipment, tools and machines. It is meant to provide ideas and information about products that

can reduce physical stress and prevent work related musculoskeletal dieseases.

People working in offices spend the largest part of their working time in a sitting position, i.e. a posture causing considerable strain. Injuries resulting from sitting for long periods are a serious occupational health and safety problem. The quality of office chairs is of great importance for workers' health, well-being, and labour efficiency. This booklet provides information and criteria  for good office chairs. It is easy to understand and illustrated with appealing pictures. A checklist helps you to find a suitable work chair for you and your employees.

Working safely with display screen equipment: Headache and back problems, tension in the neck and shoulders - this does not have to happen. Contribute to your own health. This leaflet will help you to test your own workplave considering ergonomic issues. 

For many people with rheumatic diseases, everyday working life is a permanent challenge. Most employees with a rheumatic disease are able to continue in work, providing there is some allowance for their symptoms problem. Continuing in work within their abilities will not cause more damage or a worse health outcome in the long-term. In general, being in work is good for mental and physical health. This brochure informs about rheumatism and is meant to help people with rheumatism.