Children with a chronic illness in my class - how do I deal with it?

This brochure is aimed at all people who are mainly working in a standing position. It contains many tips to reduce physical stress and to prevent occupational diseases due to long standing. You will find important information about workplace design and helpful relief postures. You will learn about relaxation and relaxation exercises and tips for active breaks.

The checklist supports you to check workplace health risks related to the musculoskeletal system. It defines occupational health and safety criteria for ten important aspects of workplace design and evaluates work postures

and movements for back, neck, shoulders/arms, hands, hips/legs.

Standing for long periods of time at work can cause discomfort and may pose workers at risk of muskuloskeletal diseases. This flyer provides helpful tips for a good workplace design and supports you on how you to protect yourself from negative effects of long standing at work.

 

The FCOS Checkbox is a browser-based web application. Along with it, the FCOS also offers two smartphone apps – “SafetyCheck” and “ErgoCheck” – that were specially developed for the Checkbox. "ErgoCheck" helps you with step-by-step instructions on how to optimise workstations with computers. You do not need to acquire any expensive equipment in order to make your working environment more ergonomic. A clear improvement can often be seen if the available office furniture is used correctly.

ESCAPE-pain is a rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain. It helps people understand their condition, teaches them simple things they can help themselves with, and takes them through a progressive exercise programme so they learn how to cope with pain better.
ESCAPE-pain offers two programmes:
ESCAPE-pain for knees and hips: designed to benefit people with chronic knee or hip pain
ESCAPE-pain for backs: designed to benefit people with chronic low back pain.

Living with arthritis can be challenging and carrying out everyday tasks can be difficult. Although many jobs are desk-based, a lot of workers carry out manual or physical activities as part of their work. Physically demanding jobs may pose particular challenges and obstacles for people with arthritis or related conditions. However, support is available and there are many things you can do to help you to live a fulfilling life. This website provides help and information also for working with arthritis.

Exercise is commonly advised as one of the bestways to help prevent and manage most back pain. The type of exercise you do does not matter as long as you do something and remain active. Some people find that swimming helps them, others swear by yoga, while many people enjoy walking or running. The choiceof exercise is yours because if you enjoy what you are doing, you will be more likely to continue and see the benefits.