Type Case study
L-Awstrija
LanguageEnglish
ProviderApplied Ergonomics
The aim of this paper is to provide a practical guidance for practitioners and researchers on how to assess occupational sedentary behavior. It discusses the use of different wearables and how to use them in gaining insights in sedentary behaviour.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian General Accident Insurance Organisation AUVA
Lifting and carrying heavy objects put a strain on the musculoskeletal system. Manual handling and awkward working postures may result in serious injuries of the intervertebral disc. This brochure shows you how to handle loads to minimise manual handling risks. You will also find compensatory...
Type Case study
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Labour Inspectorate
Health care has been identified as an environment exposed to physical strain. Health care workers are exposed to ergonomic risks such as heavy loads when handling of immobile patients. The Austrian Labor Inspectorate has summarized good practical examples from the health sector in a report. You...
Type Guides & Tools
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Labour inspection
This website provides practical advice and guidance to prevent musculoskeletal disorders for workers in the retail and grocery sector. Retail workers are at risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). While workers working at counters have to stand for long time, the work for cashiers is associated...
Type Visual resources
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian General Accident Insurance Organisation AUVA
The Austrian general Accident Insurance AUVA developped this app to analyse lifting and carrying techniques of workers. In addition, the app provides tips to improve manual handling techniques. The app is free of charge and meant for everyone who wants to prevent musculoskeletal strain due to...
Type Guides & Tools
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderAllgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt
In this brochure it is explained what the ideal conditions in the workplace are, how to make sure a workplace fits the task. This brochure also gives detailed information about how to use several tools during work.