This case study looks at how participatory workshops for childcare workers can help them to identify, analyse and find solutions to MSD-related risks. Occupational safety and health advisors and a research team in Denmark co-developed a participatory ergonomics intervention project.

GLA:D® stands for Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark and was launched in Denmark in 2013 with the aim of implementing international guidelines in practice. In the last five years, almost 38,000 patients with knee or hiposteoarthritis have gone through the programme. The effect of the programme...

This guide provides practical advice and examples on the correct positions for workers who handle loads and the correct way to maintain a good posture. It also provides examples of stretching exercises in seated work.

Poster showing exercises to practice at the office.

"The catalogue consists of an introduction to 'nudge' as well as a description of five nudge tools to get more movement in everyday life. The five tools are straightforward to implement for a representative of the work environment organization, and there are thorough instructions for each of them."

" With this booklet, the Industry Community for Work Environment for Welfare and Public Administration wants to provide inspiration for physical activity that is fun to do together and which can thereby help to strengthen cohesion in the workplace. "

With the active participation of workers, the Latvian metalworking company SIA Silkeborg Spaantagning Baltic created a safe and ergonomic workplace by identifying, designing and developing practical solutions for handling and lifting of heavy loads. These customised solutions, such as a tool holder...