This leaflet is intended to help assess the risks of MSDs and thus make it possible to prevent them.

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...

This handout gives practical information/insights on cumulative trauma injuries and how to avoid them, providing alternative work methods. This handout specifically targets housekeepers (in hotels and other buildings)

The film shows the physical dangers of cleaning the rooms in a hotel and the means to prevent these complaints.

This guide on MSDs and cleaning staff covers what are MSDs, the risks and their prevention. It is illustrated with many photos and images showing real work situations, including good and bad practices and examples of exercises which can be done at work.

This leaflet provided by the Austrian Social Accident Insurance AUVA shows with appealing pictures and little text how to perform cleaning tasks ergonomically.

This brochure is about ergonomics in cleaning. Images show examples of incorrect and correct use of the tools in cleaning or posture. Because of the fact that only a few words are used, this brochure is ideal for an industry where people with different language skills work and can be used in all...