This checklist includes questions on working postures of the back and neck, arms and hands, legs during sitting and standing tasks. It also gives examples of the type of action at a technical, organisational and individual level that can be put in place to prevent or reduce the risks caused by...

Factors in the mental work environment appear to be related to the occurrence of physical pain and nuisance. In this leaflet you can read briefly about research in the field as well as find inspiration and methods to move forward with a multi-strenuous effort against muscle and skeletal problems in...

This booklet describes a practically applicable method to ensure sustained effort against musculoskeletal disorders (MSB). The booklet and method is aimed at MED committees at strategic level in municipalities and regions. The method booklet is supplemented by seven specific tools for the local MED...

This films show the physical danger of pushing and pulling and lifting when doing kitchen work.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common workrelated problem in Europe. Almost 24 % of the EU-25 workers report suffering from backache and 22 % complain about muscular pains. Both conditions are more prevalent in the new Member States, 39 % and 36 % respectively.

This checklist is a tool for enterprises to use when preparing their workplace assessment (WPA). All enterprises with employees are obligated to draw up workplace assessments. The workplace assessment is the enterprise’s own tool for identifying, prioritising and solving working environment problems...

Denmark's Job and Body (Job og Krrop) campaign provides a variety of practical resources that can be downloaded from this page. E.g. posters of simple exercises that can be done at work, a leaflet and a catalogue of inspirations for workplace intitatives.