Type Case study
Saksa
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study examines the ErgoKita project, which studied risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nursery-school teachers and the effects of an intervention. It started with physiological work measurement, covering awkward postures such as sitting and lifting, and included provision...
Type Case study
Saksa
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study highlights Germany’s holistic approach to tackling musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), facilitated by a comprehensive legal framework. MSDs are the most common cause of absence from work in Germany, and preventing them is one of the priorities of the Joint German Occupational Safety...
Type Case study
Saksa
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...
Type Guides & Tools
EU, Itävalta, Tanska, Suomi, Ranska, Saksa, Unkari, Italia, Alankomaat, Espanja, Ruotsi
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
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...
Type Guides & Tools
Saksa
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman League for Rheumatism
The leaflet is meant to help teachers to understand children with a rheumatic disease. The aim of this leaflet is to provide teacher with useful and practical tips, so that they are able to support children with a chronic rheumatism.
Type Guides & Tools
Saksa
LanguageGerman
ProviderProfessional association for wood and metal
This leaflet focuses on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and what to do if you have similar complaints. It is designed for workers in both the wood and metal industry, but it's principles can be used in other sectors as well.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Saksa
LanguageGerman
Providergerman Social insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture - SVLFG
This brochure published by the German Social Insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture - SVLFG is intended to workers in agriculture to recognise physical stress factors and if possible to reduce or prevent them. To “take the burden off their shoulders” and thus positively influence...