Type Guides & Tools
Németország
LanguageGerman
ProviderHessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration, Beratungsstelle für Technologiefolgen und Qualifizierung im Bildungswerk der Vereinten Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di) im Lande Hessen e.V.
ergo-online® is a comprehensive and attractive online platform on occupational health and safety for office work, telework and mobile work. The website is aimed at workers, employers, safety officers, OSH consultant and workers representatives. The website offers helpful information and practical...
Type Visual resources
Belgium
LanguageFrench
ProviderSPF Employment
This film in French, with English subtitles, explains the origin of MSDs and shows good prevention practices that help limit these risks at work.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
This report examines the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and the associated physical, psychosocial, individual and organisational risk factors in three specific groups of workers: women, migrants and LGBTI workers. It discusses why workers in these groups are more often exposed to...
Type Guides & Tools
Australia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderGovernment of Western Australia
This guide is intended to managers and provides information along with advice on how to implement and manage home-based telework.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Németország
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman protestant office for occupational health and safety - EFAS
Cleaning activities can be physically demanding and should be done without exposing workers to the risks of work-related musculoskeletal diseases (MSD). However, cleaners are at risk of developing MSDs as a result of their work. There are various solutions that can be used in order to modify tasks...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish, Slovenian
ProviderEU OSHA
This web summary provides specific guidance on use of office equipment, providing a safe working environment, and workstation practices, including a detailed VDU checklist
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This web summary provides information about the factors contributing to MSDs, among others: use of force, repetitive work, work in awkward postures, vibration, work in cold environments, prolonged sitting or standing, levels of stress, autonomy and support from colleagues, individuals' prior...