Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageFrench
ProviderFederal Coordination Commission for Occupational Safety - FCOS
This publication includes statistics about musculoskeletal disorders (prevalence, risk factors, preventive measures) in Switzerland. (pp. 4-16 and pp. 25-29).
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman
ProviderSwiss Accident Insurance - SUVA
construction workers who work for a long time in a kneeling position are at risk of developing chronic knee problems. This leaflet provides a list of ergonomic knee protectors and helps you to decide on the right knee protection equipment for your work.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderSwiss Accident Insurance Fund - SUVA
Most back injuries result from improper lifting. Protect your back by practicing proper lifting and carrying techniques.This brochure shows you correct lifting and carrying techniques. With pictures and information you will learn how to safely lift and carry loads.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman
ProviderSUVA
It is particularly important to adapt the workplace to your needs, when you are doing precision work (e.g. watch manufacture). Very important are the correct working height, armrests and sufficient light. This brochure shows how to properly set up your workplace when performing precision work.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman, English, French, Italian
ProviderSwiss Federal Coordination Commission for Occupational Safety FCOS
FCOS Learning Modules are easily accessible and entertaining, they will help you to check and consolidate your knowledge of the basics in safety and health protection at work. One of the learning modules is about ergonomics in office work.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman
ProviderSwiss Accident Insurance - SUVA
A workstation that is set up incorrectly can create poor postures leading to musculoskeletal injury and eye strain. If you can not prevent mobile work and working on the laptop, the right hardware, optimised lighting conditions and good work organisation can prevent neck and shoulder problems. On...