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.

This guide to risk prevention in childcare facilities deals with MSDs by giving concrete examples of hazardous work situations and recommendations for preventing them.

This booklet presents basic information about ergonomics: introduction, workplace environment, constrained postures, monotone demands, handling of loads, choice of work equipment, arrangement and dimensions of work places.

It is particularly important to adapt the workplace to your needs, when you are doing precision work (e.g. watch manufacture). Very important are the correct working height, armrests and sufficient light. This brochure shows how to properly set up your workplace when performing precision work.

This movie presents the recommended methods for lifting and carrying loads correctly. It allows to increase awareness among employees and show them how to carry a load while protecting their backs. A PowerPoint presentation (link available at the bottom of the page) accompanies the film and can also...

A good physical condition reduces the risk of injuries while performin sports, activities in leisure time or at work. Therefore SUVA has developed various fitness programs. The exercises are meant for people sitting all the day to train their muscular strength, balance and flexibility and to prevent...