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...

This document provides an array of recommendations to improve the quality of life of chronic pain patients. It includes some indications on how to adapt the office environment, as well as ergonomic suggestions.

The aim of this report is to take a snapshot of the impact of rheumatological diseases on the social and working lives of patients.

The hygiene institute was responsible for protecting the population against infectious diseases and wanted to reduce absenteeism and job turnover in the cleaning team, which consisted of 15 women, in such a way, that workers over 50 or 55 could remain in the job.

The E-Fact explains the steps of the risk assessment process, including identifying hazards and evaluating risks. It also includes two case studies on preventing harm and a checklist of the most common hazards associated with the use of cleaning equipment.

These web pages provide guidance for employers and worker. They include advice on risk assessment and making reasonable adjustments and some practical examples.