This publication summarises a report that presents eight case studies of people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) who successfully returned to work after sick leave or continued to work with the MSD. The studies aim to examine the experiences of these workers — who were recruited from a variety of organisations, sectors and European countries — to identify good practices.

This report presents eight case studies of people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) who successfully returned to work after sick leave or continued to work with the MSD. The studies aim to examine the experiences of these workers — who were recruited from a variety of organisations, sectors and European countries — to identify good practices.

Many construction workers put enormous pressure on their knees every day: kneeling or carrying a lot of weight on a routine basis can lead to repetitive stress knee injuries. Workers do not have to suffer from work-related knee injuries.The German Accident insurance for the construction sector provides an individual and sustainable training programm for free for their members. Workers learn during three weeks how to prevent work-related knees injuries.

Stretching in construction is an initiative by BELA BAU - movement and ergonomics in construction training. The poster aims to sensitise young workers to practice stretching.

Workers in the German sewing industry showed an elevated sickness rate and absences from work due to illness. The German statutory accident insurance for the laether and textile industrie (now BGETEM) launched a research project with the aim of developing an ergonomic sewing workplace and a practical guide to setting up ergonomic sewing workplacesThe results of the research project have been incorporated into a guidance document and are thus available directly to parties working in the field.

It is particularly important to adapt the workplace to your needs, when you are doing precision work (e.g. watch manufacture). Very important are the correct working height, armrests and sufficient light. This brochure shows how to properly set up your workplace when performing precision work.

Workers who work with microscopes often sit in awkward postures, especially if the microscope may not be adapted to the user. The brochure provides helpful tips on how to sit correctly when working with a microscope.