This toolkit demonstrates the many simple ways musculoskeletal health can be addressed in the workplace. These are steps all organisations can take, regardless of size, to prevent employees developing musculoskeletal issues and support those with musculoskeletal conditions to stay in or return to work.

This reports examines the most recent evidence from Australia and overseas on sedentary work, its likely consequences and the potential control options.

This report provides a detailed examination of the causes, impacts and prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). It outlines current knowledge of WMSD hazards and risk factors, statistics on incidence and impact, and a review of WMSD interventions in Australia and internationally.

This article presents the occupational health and safety issues faced by teleworkers. It also includes information on ‘How to do a Risk Assessment’ and a checklist including proposed solutions and examples of preventive measures. 

When working from home, the majority of your time is likely to still be spent sitting at a desk or table. Our main reaction to a busy workload is to sit for as long as possible until the task is done. To help avoid this, this blog provides useful tips on sitting less and moving more.

This checklist provides guidance for short-term working from home arrangements.The considerations proposed should be seen as minimum requirements only. 

These FAQ´s are useful when determining whether working from home is suitable. 

This leaflet, designed during the COVID-19 lockdown-period, gives simple tips and measures in order for workers who are working from home (on a short-term basis). 

This small brochure gives information about the basic rules of manual handling, which includes lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying. The information is quite easy to understand and easily applicable.