This discussion paper provides an introduction to participatory approaches to ergonomics and looks at their effectiveness in preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Participatory ergonomics interventions involve the people who actually do the work in designing solutions to reduce...

Many of the tasks in childcare require a significant amount of lifting and many repetitive movements. Over time it becomes increasingly difficult for employees of a certain age to lift children. The kindergarten implemented a number of measures to reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders...

This short manual is intended to employers, workers and prevention specialists and provides information about preventive measures in order to avoid accidents due to overexertion.

Body mapping is a technique to gain information about hazards and ill-health effects in work. The results of using this data-gathering and reporting technique can be fed into the risk assessment and subsequent used to review processes. One of the main reasons this should be promoted is that body...

This article gives a holistic approach to tackling MSDs in teachers and teaching assistants. By identifying risk factors and incorporating health and wellbeing as an integrated, collaborative approach, focused on health promotion and a culture of prevention, improvements can be made to...

This article includes some advice and tips intended to ensure the occupational health and well-being of teleworkers. It addresses, among others, what would be an appropriate work environment at home, ergonomic risks (and preventive measures) related to display screen equipment and computer work and...

This infosheet provides an overview of body and hazard mapping techniques and highlights their value in identifying and preventing work-related MSDs. It lists the resources you need to run a hazard or body mapping session in your own workplace and provides step-by-step guidance.