The GZA Ziekenhuizen group of hospitals from Belgium wanted to cultivate a sustainable ergonomics culture throughout the entire organisation. To achieve this, they consulted with experts but also asked employees at all levels to actively participate. As a result, an ergonomics policy was developed...

This video sets out a sustainable prevention plan for companies in 5 simple steps: (1) identify the risks; (2) conduct a risk analysis; (3) develop an action plan; (4) execute the plan; and (5) evaluate the plan.

This video sets out a sustainable prevention plan for companies in 5 simple steps: (1) identify the risks; (2) conduct a risk analysis; (3) develop an action plan; (4) execute the plan; and (5) evaluate the plan.

This video provides a practical example on how to create a culture of prevention and to put in place practical and organisational measures in order to reduce absenteeism and improve worker satisfaction.

This video provides a practical example on how to create a culture of prevention and to put in place practical and organisational measures in order to reduce absenteeism and improve worker satisfaction.

This factsheet provides information about the health problems, health hazards related to working in a standind positions. It also provides recommendations for improving workplace design and how to reduce the effects of working in this posture.

This factsheets explain how continuous standing or sitting while working is a common source of discomfort and fatigue. Frequent changes of body positions, including alternating between sitting and standing, helps to avoid fatigue.