This report examines how schools can contribute to early, long-term prevention and offers various perspectives of safety and health. It gives examples of successful integration in Europe and outlines recommendations to design and implement measures. Lastly, it presents a strategic approach for...

Movement and physical awareness are central components of school health promotion and prevention. Physical activity has a high impact on both physical and mental health. Today, children are confronted with a much more sedentary living environment than before therefore, more movement needs to be...

There are many causes of back pain. The German Social Accident Insurance for Raw materials and the chemical industry BG RCI offers courses to prevent back pain. The courses are split in four modules and are carried out by qualified specialists from the BG RCI. The modules deal with: Module 1 - Learn...

Poster raising awareness on dynamic sitting position: prolonged sitting Prolonged sitting is an increasing occupational health risk in the workplace. Prolonged sitting is a risk factor for various health problems. However, sitting all day long is s everyday life for many people. Changing the posture...

The film is part of a campaign 'Jugend-will-sich-er-leben' (Youth want to push limits - but not beyond safety) to raise awareness for safety and health at work among apprentices. Steffi is trainee in an administrative office. She knows how to sit in the right position and how toprevent backproblems...

Denmark's Job and Body (Job og Krrop) campaign provides a variety of practical resources that can be downloaded from this page. E.g. posters of simple exercises that can be done at work, a leaflet and a catalogue of inspirations for workplace intitatives.