This checklist includes questions on working postures of the back and neck, arms and hands, legs during sitting and standing tasks. It also gives examples of the type of action at a technical, organisational and individual level that can be put in place to prevent or reduce the risks caused by...

Lifting and carrying loads is often part of our everyday work, especially in the manufacturing sector. Impropper lifting techniques can result in back problems or musculoskeletal diseases.Therefore, it is essential to know how to safely lift and carry. This brochure shows you the correct lifting...

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.

The work of rescue service and fire brigades is characterised by lifting and carrying heavy loads, time pressure, narrow transport routes and awkward postures. This leads to high loads on the musculoskeletal system, especially the back. Lifting and carrying heavy loads - especially those with...

This booklet is intended to help you to identify ergonomic risk factors in the workplace and to implement control measures if necessary. It provides suggestions and help to maintain the health and employability of your workers and thus the success of your company in the long term. In the annex you...

A video to prevent back problems in the transport sector: 40% of truck drivers suffer from serious diseases of the spine. Because truck drivers stay seated for long periods of time, back pain is among the most common injury risks drivers face especially. This video is meant to support drivers to...

The Austrian Social Insurance Institution of Farmers (Sozialversicherungsanstalt der Bauern, SVB) started in 2003 with the health promotion project ‘BBB – Bewusst bewegt am Bauernhof’ (‘moving consciously at the farm’) and its ‘Bewegungsstraße’ programme. The programme offers a specific training for...