Traditional nets are produced manually by operators at UAB Vonin Lithuania, a professional fishing equipment manufacturer, leading to musculoskeletal disorders. As the tasks could not be mechanised, the work was analysed to identify safe working techniques to reduce the loads on their body. As well...

This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...

These methodical recommendations present the most common MSDs among musicians. They provide a comprehensive list of MSDs associated with the usage of the musical instrument. The recommendations provide knowledge of occupational risk factors, preventive actions and explain the ways in which MSDs can...

These methodological guidelines provides information on MSDs, symptoms, and prevalence of risk factors and prevention. Methodological recommendations are for musicians, music school and concert institution managers, musicians educators. This material can also be useful for occupational physicians...

The Lighten the Load campaign featured the Good Practice Awards, which recognise organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackling MSDs. The awards promote and encourage practical solutions in workplaces and share this good practice around Europe. This publication...

Guide for cleaning personnel about functional cleaning equipment and good working techniques that prevent problems due to muscle and bone stress.