Type Visual resources
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageLanguage free
ProviderSwiss Accident Insurance - SUVA
The film shows the most important lifting and carrying techniques in a simple and understandable way for everyone. Employees learn how they can protect their backs when handling loads. The film is also useful for occupational training and practical instructions at work.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderSUVA
This brochure gives information about both standing and sitting in the workplace. It gives tips on when to sit and when to stand and also provides useful information about the main risks associated with standing and/or sitting and how to overcome these risks.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderState Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
This leaflet provides valuable tips for optimal workplace design and shows how workers can protect themselves from the harmful consequences of sitting. Working for long periods of time while sitting can cause pain and is a health risk.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderDirectorate of Labor
This flyer provides helpful tips on how to best design workplaces and how to protect from the adverse effects of sitting at work. Prolonged sitting at work can cause discomfort and health hazards.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageFrench
ProviderInstitut universitaire romand de Santé au Travail
This guide to risk prevention in childcare facilities deals with MSDs by giving concrete examples of hazardous work situations and recommendations for preventing them.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderDirectorate of Labor
This booklet presents basic information about ergonomics: introduction, workplace environment, constrained postures, monotone demands, handling of loads, choice of work equipment, arrangement and dimensions of work places.
Type Guides & Tools
L-Iżvizzera
LanguageGerman, French, Italian
ProviderSwiss league against rheumatism
This brochure is aimed at all people who are mainly working in a standing position. It contains many tips to reduce physical stress and to prevent occupational diseases due to long standing. You will find important information about workplace design and helpful relief postures. You will learn about...