Czechia: Comprehensive programme to support the health of employees working in digital environments

Police staff at the Czech Ministry of the Interior who perform computer-based services 24 hours a day are prone to work-related vision issues, stress and musculoskeletal disorders. As such, the Ministry assigned a Special Methodology Unit in its Service Facility to develop a holistic healthcare programme for its staff. The resulting VISIO project, designed with experts in optometry and health, covers neuro-visual training, stress management, nutritional counselling and physical exercise. A successful pilot with police operations staff has led to the project’s adoption across the Ministry.

The Czech Ministry of the Interior is one of the commended examples of the 16th Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards competition, which recognises successful prevention and management of risks linked to digitalisation in the workplace.