Type Case study
Austria
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study finds that the percentage of workers in Austria with a MSD is higher than the EU average. The AUVAsicher programme focuses particularly on MSD prevention and on SMEs. AUVA provides support to companies also through AUVAfit and BAUfit schemes. The AUVAfit programme has a specific...
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
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 Guides & Tools
Austria
LanguageGerman
ProviderAllgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt
"Using the example of pedicurists, cosmeticians and masseurs, this leaflet explains which ergonomic criteria should be taken into account in order to ensure safe and healthy working even into old age. The content of this brochure is also aimed at the professional groups of tattoo artists, piercers...