Type Case study
Germania
LanguageGerman, English
ProviderGerman Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization (KAN)
What characterizes an ergonomically designed machine? What aspects must be considered during design? Where can I find relevant information? This webportal provides examples of good practices. The compiled good-practice examples of ergonomically designed machines is intended to assist in raising...
Type Visual resources
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman statutory accident insurance for the construction sector - BG BAU
Flexifit, a graphic character presented by the German statutory accident insurance for the construction sector BG Bau, shows you exercises that help to stretch your body and loosen up your muscles. The exercises can be done at your wokplace or at home, so that you can enjoy your evening relaxed and...
Type Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Federal Association for the Support of Posture and Mobilisation - BAG
The German Federal Association for the Support of Posture and Mobilisation (BAG) is a non-profit association. BAG promotes and supports day care centers, schools and youth associations to create adventure playgrounds for children to stimulate their physical activity. The brochure "Simply moving"...
Type Visual resources
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization (KAN)
Footwear is important for musculoskeletal function — especially for people who stay for a long time on their feet. In health care workers have to walk and stand for long periods. Choosing the right footwear can help to prevent pain in the back, hips, knees, and feet. This leaflet provides tips to...
Type Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance - DGUV
Ergonomic machine design, checklist and evaluation sheet: In order to assess the ergonomic design of metalworking machines, the Woodworking and metalworking expert committee of the German Statutory Accident Insurance - DGUV has developed the "Ergonomic machine design, checklist and evaluation sheet...
Type Visual resources
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance for the wood and metal industry -BGHM
Take your time for your health. Compensatory exercises while sitting or standing. Poster that shows and describes compensatory exercises to be perfomed at your workplace.
Type Guides & Tools
Germania
LanguageGerman
ProviderBundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
The evaluation and assessment of hazards due to vibrations and the implementation of protective measures can be complicated. This manual should be an aid in the evaluation of hazards by Hand-arm vibration, the determination of controls to eliminate or reduce the burden as well as the introduction...