MSDs were the main reason for sick leave at the Finnish children’s food factory Suomen Nestlé. Improving ergonomics was the solution. The company implemented various measures to improve working procedures and conditions to prevent MSDs, support the recovery of workers suffering from MSDs, and...

In 2020, MSDs were responsible for about a third of absences at Siun sote – Joint municipal authority for North Karelia social and health services. The Finnish organisation produced a comprehensive ergonomics expertise action plan for care and support work. This ergonomics model emphasises MSD...

This article presents two programmes implemented in Finland addressing the need to increase physical activity among school-age children. The Finnish Schools on the Move programme is one of the key projects in the field of knowledge and education in the Government Programme of Finland. The aim of the...

This short blog provides advice on active strategies to prioritise healthy activity that can fit into your work at home schedule. This can be beneficial even if you participate in a regular physical activity. The tips are divided into 3 areas: Setting up a proper work environment; taking active...

This blog provides ideas for adopting different positions for working at home, other than standard sitting on a chair at a desk. The ideas for sitting in different postures on the floor or exercising while standing may not suit everybody, but it shows how the opportunity of working at home can be...

This booklet focuses on several important issues that are commonly found in home work/learning environments that include interactions with digital devices.

This fact sheet provides information and guidance for human resources and work health and safety managers. Its purpose is to help workplaces develop a business case for reducing sedentary practices in the workplace.