This web section provides guidance to employers of workers who work remotely and advice to workers to maintain “mental health”.

This article, written in the context of Covid-19, includes an info graphic providing tips for home working in imperfect circumstances. It also includes links to other resources, including the WHO EURO guide on how to stay physically active during self-quarantine, a webinar on home worker wellbeing...

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...

The UK legislative framework addressing MSDs has been in place for nearly 40 years, and the policy approach is to inform and enable employers, encouraging them to address risks. The strategy under discussion is the latest in a series of initiatives stretching back 20 years. MSDs are addressed under...

These conversation starters facilitate group discussions in the workplace or during vocational training. The included scenarios are designed for workers involved in tasks that may cause MSDs, and for their managers and supervisors.

This guide presents a practical approach to preventing and managing work-related psychosocial risks and musculoskeletal disorders. Tailored to the needs of micro and small businesses, the guide suggests a straightforward five-step process for improving the work environment to tackle these issues.

This guide for employers explains how to protect workers and improve efficiency by managing the risks sensibly. It covers mental well-being as well as work equipment, the work environment and travelling as well as health monitoring. It includes an assessment checklist, a feedback checklist for...