Type Visual resources
Saksa
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman statutory accident insurance for the energy, textile, and electrical and media products
Poster raising awareness on dynamic sitting position: prolonged sitting Prolonged sitting is an increasing occupational health risk in the workplace. Prolonged sitting is a risk factor for various health problems. However, sitting all day long is s everyday life for many people. Changing the...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This article focuses on the use of hazard mapping regarding hazards related to MSDs. Hazard mapping is a form of worker participation that concerns marking hazards at work stations on a map. Hazard mapping can be applied to various issues, such as work safety, working with chemicals, exposure to...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Saksa
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance for the Administrative Sector VBG
Working safely with display screen equipment: Headache and back problems, tension in the neck and shoulders - this does not have to happen. Contribute to your own health. This leaflet will help you to test your own workplave considering ergonomic issues.
Type Guides & Tools
Sveitsi
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderSwiss Accident Insurance Fund - SUVA
How do you load or unload vehicles in your company? Is manual loading and unloading carried out safely in your company? This checklist provides tips and helps you to manage risk during loading and unloading procedures.
Type Guides & Tools
Sveitsi
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderSwiss Commission for the Coordination of Occupational Health and Safety EKAS
Loading and unloading of vehicles are activities which heighten the chance of workplace injuries. Manual handling includes lifting, but also usually climbing, pushing, and pulling, all of which pose the risk of injury to the back. In many cases there is a lack of the necessary training and tools...
Type Guides & Tools
Saksa
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance - DGUV
Many people feel physically and mentally stressed after an eight-hour day working on a desk and a display screen. Musculoskeletal problems mainly arise when the display screen and workstation are not ergonomically designed, set correctly and the people are sitting all day without moving around...
Type Guides & Tools
Saksa
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization (KAN)
Muscle strain is injury to muscle as a result of strenuous activity. Almost anyone can put undue tension on muscles during the course of normal daily activities, with heavy lifting or awkward positions while performing e.g. work tasks. Eight questions help you to check how you manage physical...
