Workers in the construction industry perform physically demanding work. The physical strain is often high. This can lead to complaints to the neck, shoulder and back, and thus even to sickness absence and disability. Almost half of the absenteeism in the construction industry is caused by these...

Tools to lighten the work in construction are described in several tools, in the 'arbocatalogi' ( a catalogue of practical measures customised to the specificities of the construction sector) and on the website of Volandis. In order to make sure users use the tools in the right way, behavioural...

This guideline gives information on the lifting techniques and tactics used in the transportation sector. It includes drawings illustrating good and bad practice for lifting boxes.

This short film clip shows a person lifting boxes and other items in a warehouse, using both good and bad manual handling techniques

This document aims to provide a practical tool to facilitate the identification and initial assessment of hazards related to Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) associated with physical activity in operations carried out in logistics warehouses: Loading and unloading vehicles, preparation of pallets...

This guide provides information on why a prevention policy needs to be implemented for the prevention of back pain disorders in the transport sector. It explains the causes, and provides preventive solutions in the transport sector and how to implement them with the help of pictures.