Type Visual resources
Il-Ġermanja
LanguageGerman
ProviderAOK insurance company in Baden-Würtemberg
If you have a job that requires you to stand for long periods of time, it can be very hard on your back and legs. This poster presents different exercises to prevent back problems.
Type Visual resources
Il-Ġermanja
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 Visual resources
USA
LanguageEnglish
ProviderOccupational Health and Safety Authority
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)
Type Visual resources
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEuropean Trade Union Institute, ETUI
Poster showing the outline of a woman and the different types of working situations where MSDs can appear together with explanations in English on the main MSDs causes.
Type Visual resources
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEuropean Trade Union Institute, ETUI
Poster showing the outline of a man and the different types of working situations where MSDs can appear together with explanations in English on the main MSDs causes.
Type Visual resources
Il-Ġermanja
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
In-Netherlands
LanguageEnglish, Dutch
ProviderTNO
This website offers free tools to assess the risks of physical work load and a 5-step approach to guide during the process of tackling the present issues.