Individuals with arthritis are faced with numerous barriers, which prevents them from retaining their employment. Social support at work is important to individuals’ health, wellbeing and employee retention. The RheumaPreis is awarded for good practice based on partnership to support workers living...

Chrodis Plus Chronic diseases and employment Workbox includes 2 elements: a training toolkit and a toolkit for workplaces. Its practical resources support workplaces to: measure, evaluate and strengthen the inclusiveness of workplaces and the work ability of employees with chronic conditions; foster...

This brochure on standing at work gives tips and information about body and posture relief as well as workplace and break time. The goal of the brochure is to prevent MSDs when standing.

The body is not designed for static postures working in a standing position on a regular basis can cause swelling of the legs, low back pain, stiffness in the neck and shoulders, and other health problems. This brochure provides tips on how you can reduce physical strain at work and prevent...

In Germany, 20 million people suffer from over 100 different forms of rheumatism, such as chronic back pain, fibromyalgia and arthrosis or inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. Finding — and keeping — a job that works within the limitations imposed by...

The brochure, specifically designed for restorers, answers three questions: What is a musculoskeletal disorder? What are the risks of MSDs? And most importantly, how can MSDs be prevented? The brochure, written by PREVENT, is illustrated with photos showing real work situations.

This E-Fact explains why HORECA workers are at risk of developing MSDs. Their jobs, for example, often involve prolonged standing and working in awkward postures. Much of their work is physically demanding, stressful and involves long working hours. Employers need to adapt prevention and...