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 Case study
Germania
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 Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderAccident Insurance Baden-Württemberg
he nursery teachers are at risk of low working postures: they have to lift and carry children, to sit on the floor, kneel or sit on small furniture or on the floor in order to take care of, play with, and interact with children. Regular exercises and training can help to reduce the stress after a...
Type Visual resources
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Accident Insurance of Rheinland-Pfalz (UK RLP)
Firefighting is dangerous work. Among others firefighters perform strenuous muscular work: they must climb stairs and ladders, carry and use heavy equipment, often above their head or in awkward positions, and they may be called upon to perform difficult rescue operations and handling victims...
Type Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance - DGUV
Moving and handling people in healthcare work can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and pain. The health care profession has been shown to be one of the occupation most at risk for back pain. A high proportion of health care professionals report musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and the primary cause...
Type Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance for Health and Welfare Services
The brochure guides you step by step to create an ergonomic working environment in your daycare center: We have a close look at awkward positions and provide you with tips for an ergonomic work environment and ergonomic postures. We highlight the most common activities in daycare - and help you to...
Type Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance for Health and Welfare Services
Health-care workers face a higher risk than other workers of developing painful musculoskeletal disorders, which affect muscles, tendons, nerves or other soft tissues. This broschure shows employers, managers and employees how to design an ergonomical workplace. And provides tips how to prevent...