Type Case study
Austria
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Austria
LanguageGerman
ProviderAllgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt
This free app is designed for anyone working at a computer workstation in an office. The app supports the user in the ergonomic design of a workstation in the office. It helps to recognise positive and negative influences on work and health. All the uses has to do is answer a few short questions...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Austria
LanguageGerman
ProviderAllgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt
This general poster gives insight about what happens in your back during sitting and how to make sure people sit with good posture.
Type Guides & Tools
Austria
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
This discussion paper has been developed to support the promotion of good musculoskeletal health among children and young people (through physical activity) and contribute to increasing the awareness of the importance of moving. Sitting behaviour established in childhood and adolescence is often...
Type Case study
EU, Austria, Belgio, Estonia, Finlandia, Grecia, Italia, Lituania, Slovacchia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The Lighten the Load campaign featured the Good Practice Awards, which recognise organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackling MSDs. The awards promote and encourage practical solutions in workplaces and share this good practice around Europe. This publication...
Type Guides & Tools
Austria
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Labour inspection
This website provides practical advice and guidance to prevent musculoskeletal disorders for workers in the retail and grocery sector. Retail workers are at risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). While workers working at counters have to stand for long time, the work for cashiers is associated...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Austria
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Chamber of Labour AK
The leaflet provides 12 workplace screen - Tibetan breaks. They are necessary for you to stay fit! The exercises help you to compensate the lack of movement in office work and supports you to prevent neck and back pain and to stay fit.