The German Social Accident Isurance for the construction industry BG BAU has set up an information platform for ergonomic equipment, tools and machines. It is meant to provide ideas and information about products that can reduce physical stress and prevent work related musculoskeletal dieseases.

This video was nominated in the category "Mit Sicherheit Kunst - Safety and Art" of the Film & Media Festival 2019. A very good and peppy video - you will enjoy every second! The video motivates people to perform exercises at their office workplace. producesd by Leonhard Lindner, Crane Ashberry...

Manual handling of loads can lead to discomfort, pain or injury to the musculoskeletal system. The website of the Austrian Labour Inspectorate provides tips and links to usefull tools such as the German Key Indicator Methods for lifting, holding, carrying and pushing, pulling.

ergoHair – Development and promotion of a healthy and safe working environment through the design of ergonomic workplaces and work processes in the hairdressing sector. This document provides a selection of good practice examples of ergonomics inthe hairdressing sector in Europe.

The company Seehafen Kiel Stevedoring operates in the port with heavy-lift cargo, whether it is about heavy goods, container handling or assembling machinery. To lift the cargo they use stabil but heavy chains, that can only be managed by two workers. Therefore, the company developped a strong and...

construction workers who work for a long time in a kneeling position are at risk of developing chronic knee problems. This leaflet provides a list of ergonomic knee protectors and helps you to decide on the right knee protection equipment for your work.

Floor edge sanding is often done in kneeling and stooped positions with hand-held sanders. Prolonges kneeling and stooped positions can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The German machine manufacturers Kammerer GmbH developped the ergonomic standing floor edge sander “ROKAMAT GEX P”. What...