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
ProviderArbeiterkammer Wien
This booklet provides information on the effects of lifting and carrying on the human body. It provides facts on the load of the musculoskeletal systems in different tasks, gives insights in the effects of these loads. It also gives a lot of practical tips on how to make sure you perform these...
Type Guides & Tools
Polonia
LanguagePolish
ProviderNational Labour Inspectorate
The publication presents the most important principles of organisation and ways of performing work in sitting and standing positions, related to manual transport and activities such as lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing in hospitals, nursing homes and nursing homes.
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.
Type Visual resources
Austria
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian General Accident Insurance Organisation AUVA
Sitting for long periods can have serious health consequences, especially if one's posture and workstation are poor. This app developped by the Austrian General Accident Insurance AUVA supports you on how to set up an ergonomically correct computer Workstation. The app ist free of charge.
Type Guides & Tools
Austria
LanguageGerman
ProviderAllgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt
In this brochure it is explained what the ideal conditions in the workplace are, how to make sure a workplace fits the task. This brochure also gives detailed information about how to use several tools during work.