This article presents two programmes implemented in Finland addressing the need to increase physical activity among school-age children. The Finnish Schools on the Move programme is one of the key projects in the field of knowledge and education in the Government Programme of Finland. The aim of the...

This guide provides practical advice and examples on the correct positions for workers who handle loads and the correct way to maintain a good posture. It also provides examples of stretching exercises in seated work.

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 website provides all sort of information on MSDs, including legislation, best practices, tools and risk assessment.

This website contains information about avoiding harmful load on the lower back. It contains a slideshow on loads on the lower back and several images that display what to aim for and what to avoid when using the lower back.

This basic guidance on the manual handling of different loads contains both images and tips that can be very helpful.

This guide contains basic information and instructions on protecting workers from the risk of injuries and spinal injuries at work.