Sewing involves repeated movements of the shoulder and arm, a static position of the spine and lower extremities, as well as the inclination forward while the job is done throughout the workinghours. Sewing machine operators have shoulder and neck problems. An ergonomically designed workstation...

What is the ideal working height for an activity? What is the best way to deal with frequent or long-term work on the screen? What should be done about noise and vibration? What has to be considered for an ageing workforce? What are the effects of time of day on working activity? These and many...

Moving and handling people in healthcare work can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and pain. The health care profession has been shown to be one of the occupation most at risk for back pain. A high proportion of health care professionals report musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and the primary cause...

In this online health magazine published by the German health insurance AOK you will find tips to reduce acute back pain and first aid help when you suffer from a herniated disc. You will also find infomation on measures to prevent back problems such as exercises to prevent neck and shoulder...

This brochure provides information about stresses and strains in the workplace of pedagogical specialists and describes technical, organizational and personal prevention measures on the subject areas "musculoskeletal loads", "natural and artificial lighting", "room temperature and air quality ”and“...

This synthesis report is part of a much larger project intended to support policy-makers at EU and national levels by providing an accurate picture of the prevalence and costs of MSDs across Europe, pulling together existing data from a number of relevant and reliable official statistical sources...

This case study examines the ErgoKita project, which studied risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nursery-school teachers and the effects of an intervention. It started with physiological work measurement, covering awkward postures such as sitting and lifting, and included provision...