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 Social Accident Isurance for the wood and metal sector
Welding is a strenuous occupation involving work in awkward postures and handling heavy equipment. This can lead to muscular strain and painful tension. The following exercises have been specially developed for welders exposed to ergonomic risks. Regular training can help to stimulate and improve...
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 Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance for Transport, Post, Logistic and Telecommunication - BG Verkehr
Driving long hours and sitting for hours behind the wheel can cause a variety of health issues for truck drivers, such as poor blood circulation and bad posture. This can result in pain in the back, neck and musculoskeletal diseases. This booklet provides tips and exercises to stay fit on long...
Type Visual resources
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance - DGUV
Children spend most of their school day seated and may develop back problems. With this presentation teachers can show pupils how to relax and stay fit at school.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
Providergerman Social insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture - SVLFG
This brochure published by the German Social Insurance for agriculture, forestry and horticulture - SVLFG is intended to workers in agriculture to recognise physical stress factors and if possible to reduce or prevent them. To “take the burden off their shoulders” and thus positively influence...