The objective of this OSHwiki article is to show how public health actors were able to achieve mandatory prescription and gradual implementation of daily physical education (DPE) for all schoolchildren in Hungary and how the implementation was helped by medical professionals and by some ambitious...

This case study is about a female worker in the retail industry who has suffered from chondromalacia — a condition that causes abnormal softening or deterioration of cartilage in joints — for 2 years. Good communication and working relationships have proven to be instrumental in enabling her to...

This website provides a brief summary on the topic of MSDs and some tips for its prevention.

This booklet presents the possible ways of preventing health damage caused by occupational risk factors and the possibilities of risk management. Special attention is paid to the environmental factors of the task, the ergonomic factors such as material handling, its occurrence and the potential...

The publication give details about occupational diseases caused by working in the light industry, and provides information about the prevention options.

The purpose of this publication is to prevent musculoskeletal disorders, raise awareness of major diseases and risk factors, and to communicate to employers the positive impact of disease prevention measures. These may include physical strain, health hazards, avoidance or reduction of unnecessary...

The Lighten the Load campaign featured the Good Practice Awards, which recognise organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackling MSDs. The awards promote and encourage practical solutions in workplaces and share this good practice around Europe. This publication...