This case study from Finland looks at how participatory workshops for kitchen workers can help them to identify, analyse and implement solutions to MSD-related risks. An external expert coordinated a participatory intervention project. It involved carrying out a series of workshops for 504 kitchen...

MSDs were the main reason for sick leave at the Finnish children’s food factory Suomen Nestlé. Improving ergonomics was the solution. The company implemented various measures to improve working procedures and conditions to prevent MSDs, support the recovery of workers suffering from MSDs, and...

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 guide summarizes the most important requirements and recommendations for safe and healthy computer work and provide both good and bad example of postures.

This website provides basic information on ways to reduce the strain of repetitive work. These tips can be applied to repetitive work in all sectors.

This leaflet provides information about the risks of MSDs in screen work. It also contains information on what both employer and employee should to in order to minimize the risks of MSDs.