Many of us sit at a computer all day long and constantly. Frequent screen work (also in the home office) can result in neck and shoulder tension, back problems and headaches. The Swiss Accident Insurance Fund Suva offers on its website the prevention module “Working healthily on the screen” with...

The film shows the most important lifting and carrying techniques in a simple and understandable way for everyone. Employees learn how they can protect their backs when handling loads. The film is also useful for occupational training and practical instructions at work.

construction workers who work for a long time in a kneeling position are at risk of developing chronic knee problems. This leaflet provides a list of ergonomic knee protectors and helps you to decide on the right knee protection equipment for your work.

This movie presents the recommended methods for lifting and carrying loads correctly. It allows to increase awareness among employees and show them how to carry a load while protecting their backs. A PowerPoint presentation (link available at the bottom of the page) accompanies the film and can also...

A series of short videos (in the chapters of the FCOS Box) shows how to ensure greater safety in the office, including ergonomics, and which factors need to be considered to achieve this. Each chapter contains practical tips and they are also downloadable as pdf.

A good physical condition reduces the risk of injuries while performin sports, activities in leisure time or at work. Therefore SUVA has developed various fitness programs. The exercises are meant for people sitting all the day to train their muscular strength, balance and flexibility and to prevent...

FCOS Learning Modules are easily accessible and entertaining, they will help you to check and consolidate your knowledge of the basics in safety and health protection at work. One of the learning modules is about ergonomics in office work.