Manual patient handling is one of the major occupational risks for healthcare workers. Of primary concern are back injuries and shoulder strains, which can both, be severely debilitating. There are several factors, which make patient handling activities hazardous and hereby increase the risk of...

The checklist supports you to check workplace health risks related to the musculoskeletal system. It defines occupational health and safety criteria for ten important aspects of workplace design and evaluates work postures and movements for back, neck, shoulders/arms, hands, hips/legs.

This checklist provides guidance on the ergonomic design of a medication cart as this impacts patient and staff safety and health issues. The checklist is not a list of features, but rather a list of items that affect ease of use, safety, and effectiveness and reduce the chance of a medical error...

This guide is a brief overview of what it means to be a transfer counsellor in the social and health field. It is intended as an introduction to new supervisors and employees. The workplaces in the field are very diverse and range from large hospitals to smaller institutions to the elderly care in...

The film shows the physical dangers of cleaning the rooms in a hotel and the means to prevent these complaints.

Cycle while you work is the motto at Deutsche Telekom when it comes to improving employee health. Since mid-November, the company has provided employees at its new Group campus in Hamburg and at its Service Headquarters in Bonn with a total of 220 Deskbikes. These innovative replacements for the...

Chronic illnesses are becoming increasingly more frequent and pose an individual, corporate and social burden. They reduce the quality of life of those affected, lower the economic output, increase the social and health issues, and often lead to early retirement. Help for people with chronic disease...