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...

Whole-body vibrations can lead to severe health problems such as spinal diseases. This guideline deals with the whole-body vibrations that occur when driving forklifts and other means of transport in the food and beverage industry. The brochure is meant to support you in performing the risk...

Forklift truck drivers seldom hear instructions like: Take care of the position of your hips and knees, adjust your seat correctly. However, to adjust the seat in an ergonomic position is important for the driver's health and safety. This film provided by the German Social Accident Insurance for...

The E-Fact explains the steps of the risk assessment process, including identifying hazards and evaluating risks. It also includes two case studies on preventing harm and a checklist of the most common hazards associated with the use of cleaning equipment.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common workrelated problem in Europe. Almost 24 % of the EU-25 workers report suffering from backache and 22 % complain about muscular pains. Both conditions are more prevalent in the new Member States, 39 % and 36 % respectively.