Type Case study
Germania
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
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...
Type Visual resources
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderILO
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that more people than ever before are teleworking – using information and communications technologies to do their work away from the office. An ILO Working Time expert explains how to get the best out of teleworking.
Type Visual resources
Regno Unito
LanguageEnglish
ProviderBritish Safety Council
Its important to establish long distance management practices to support the health and wellbeing of workers. This checklist provides advice for employers on ways to help employees cope with the current situation (Covid-19), reduce anxiety and stress, and keep them focused on their work.
Type Guides & Tools
Australia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderOHS Reps Union
This web section provides guidance to employers of workers who work remotely and advice to workers to maintain “mental health”.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
These conversation starters facilitate group discussions in the workplace or during vocational training. The included scenarios are designed for workers involved in tasks that may cause MSDs, and for their managers and supervisors.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This article is one in a series of discussion papers looking at sectors that have a high prevalence of MSDs. It summarises the findings of a review undertaken as part of the ergoHair project, which aims to promote a healthy and safe working environment in the hairdressing sector.
Type Guides & Tools
Regno Unito
LanguageEnglish
ProviderBusiness in the Community
This toolkit demonstrates the many simple ways musculoskeletal health can be addressed in the workplace. These are steps all organisations can take, regardless of size, to prevent employees developing musculoskeletal issues and support those with musculoskeletal conditions to stay in or return to...