The GZA Ziekenhuizen group of hospitals from Belgium wanted to cultivate a sustainable ergonomics culture throughout the entire organisation. To achieve this, they consulted with experts but also asked employees at all levels to actively participate. As a result, an ergonomics policy was developed...

Jeremy, a talented comedian, is confronted with the risks of accidents and vital rules on building sites. He plays various characters: conductor, Batman, inspector, angel or demon (season 1), James Bond (season 2) and trainee (season 3). With a touch of humour, the videos convey serious and vital...

Information about how shoulder and neck injuries develop in construction workers and what techniques can be used in order to avoid these.

This case study finds that the percentage of workers in Austria with a MSD is higher than the EU average. The AUVAsicher programme focuses particularly on MSD prevention and on SMEs. AUVA provides support to companies also through AUVAfit and BAUfit schemes. The AUVAfit programme has a specific...

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...

This brochure provides information about counteracting load damage and load accidents in the construction industry. It will help employers, employees, safety representatives, builders and projectors to prevent the risks.

This guide presents the risks factors related to the manual handling of loads, the biomechanical principles of safety and economy of effort, and how to use the body.