Traditional nets are produced manually by operators at UAB Vonin Lithuania, a professional fishing equipment manufacturer, leading to musculoskeletal disorders. As the tasks could not be mechanised, the work was analysed to identify safe working techniques to reduce the loads on their body. As well...

These methodical recommendations present the most common MSDs among musicians. They provide a comprehensive list of MSDs associated with the usage of the musical instrument. The recommendations provide knowledge of occupational risk factors, preventive actions and explain the ways in which MSDs can...

On this website, some frequently asked questions on musculoskeletal issues are answered. Questions like 'How much can I safely lift?', and 'what is ergonomics?' are answered. The information gives an insight in the regulations on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Australia and can be seen as a quick...

Presentation of examples of ergonomic solutions in logistics in a car factory. This document displays real working conditions and the solutions that are given can be easily transferred to other sectors or companies.

These methodological guidelines provides information on MSDs, symptoms, and prevalence of risk factors and prevention. Methodological recommendations are for musicians, music school and concert institution managers, musicians educators. This material can also be useful for occupational physicians...

This website provides basic information on ways to reduce MSDs through different physical workload factors, such as sitting, thermal conditions, and static work.

The Lighten the Load campaign featured the Good Practice Awards, which recognise organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackling MSDs. The awards promote and encourage practical solutions in workplaces and share this good practice around Europe. This publication...