This guide presents several ergonomic criteria, e.g. adapted to the morphology of the users, that must be taken into account when purchasing furniture and accessories intended for display screen workstations. Most common pitfalls to be avoided are mentioned.

The FCOS Checkbox is a browser-based web application. Along with it, the FCOS also offers two smartphone apps – “SafetyCheck” and “ErgoCheck” – that were specially developed for the Checkbox. "ErgoCheck" helps you with step-by-step instructions on how to optimise workstations with computers. You do...

Loading and unloading of vehicles are activities which heighten the chance of workplace injuries. Manual handling includes lifting, but also usually climbing, pushing, and pulling, all of which pose the risk of injury to the back. In many cases there is a lack of the necessary training and tools...

How do you load or unload vehicles in your company? Is manual loading and unloading carried out safely in your company? This checklist provides tips and helps you to manage risk during loading and unloading procedures.

The checklist supports you to check workplace health risks related to the musculoskeletal system. It defines occupational health and safety criteria for ten important aspects of workplace design and evaluates work postures and movements for back, neck, shoulders/arms, hands, hips/legs.

This brochure on standing at work gives tips and information about body and posture relief as well as workplace and break time. The goal of the brochure is to prevent MSDs when standing.

The body is not designed for static postures working in a standing position on a regular basis can cause swelling of the legs, low back pain, stiffness in the neck and shoulders, and other health problems. This brochure provides tips on how you can reduce physical strain at work and prevent...