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 Case study
Austria
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 Case study
Austria
LanguageEnglish
ProviderApplied Ergonomics
The aim of this paper is to provide a practical guidance for practitioners and researchers on how to assess occupational sedentary behavior. It discusses the use of different wearables and how to use them in gaining insights in sedentary behaviour.
Type Case study
Austria
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Labour inspection
The objective of the "Ergo-Guide concept" was to qualify workers in the field of ergonomics so that they can identify ergonomic problems (e.g. awkward posture and movement) at the workplaces, systematically analyse the ergonomic hazards and help to find solutions to prevent MSDs. More than 250...
Type Case study
EU, Austria, Belgio, Estonia, Finlandia, Grecia, Italia, Lituania, Slovacchia
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The Lighten the Load campaign featured the Good Practice Awards, which recognise organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to tackling MSDs. The awards promote and encourage practical solutions in workplaces and share this good practice around Europe. This publication...
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
Bulgaria
LanguageBulgarian
ProviderEU OSHA
This factsheet provides practical information about the manual handling of loads. It discusses the hazards of manual loading and provides useful information on correct handling techniques.