Most employees of German multinational software corporation SAP SE work at their desks, exposing them to ergonomic problems. SAP SE developed an extensive knowledge database containing resources and guidance to promote ergonomics and prevent MSDs. This includes advice on business car use and working...

This leaflet supports employers, managers and supervisors to instruct their workers to lift and carry loads with the right and ergonomic technique.

Mobile working: laptops; tablet; smartphones - there are emerging health issues increasingly being linked to mobile technology including musculoskeletal disorders. AGR shows the main risks associated with use of mobile devices and how to prevent them.

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.

This brochure provides information about stresses and strains in the workplace of pedagogical specialists and describes technical, organizational and personal prevention measures on the subject areas "musculoskeletal loads", "natural and artificial lighting", "room temperature and air quality ”and“...

This case study examines the ErgoKita project, which studied risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nursery-school teachers and the effects of an intervention. It started with physiological work measurement, covering awkward postures such as sitting and lifting, and included provision...

This case study highlights Germany’s holistic approach to tackling musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), facilitated by a comprehensive legal framework. MSDs are the most common cause of absence from work in Germany, and preventing them is one of the priorities of the Joint German Occupational Safety...