Type Case study
L-Awstrija
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study finds that the percentage of workers in Austria with a MSD is higher than the EU average. The AUVAsicher programme focuses particularly on MSD prevention and on SMEs. AUVA provides support to companies also through AUVAfit and BAUfit schemes. The AUVAfit programme has a specific...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderAllgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt
This free app is designed for anyone working at a computer workstation in an office. The app supports the user in the ergonomic design of a workstation in the office. It helps to recognise positive and negative influences on work and health. All the uses has to do is answer a few short questions...
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderAllgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt
This is an app allowing users to analyse the lifting and carrying technique of a human. This can be done by using the camera of a smartphone to pick up a person while lifting an object, mark certain parts of the body with a few points, and then enter the weight of the person's weight, gender, and...
Type Guides & Tools
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Labour Inspectorate
Manual handling of loads can lead to discomfort, pain or injury to the musculoskeletal system. The website of the Austrian Labour Inspectorate provides tips and links to usefull tools such as the German Key Indicator Methods for lifting, holding, carrying and pushing, pulling.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderArbeiterkammer Wien
This booklet provides information on the effects of lifting and carrying on the human body. It provides facts on the load of the musculoskeletal systems in different tasks, gives insights in the effects of these loads. It also gives a lot of practical tips on how to make sure you perform these...
Type Guides & Tools
L-Awstrija
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian Chamber of Labour AK
Working at a display screen equipment workplace may put you at risk of musculoskeletal diseases, but this doesn't have to be. An ergonomically designed workplace can prevent musculoskeletal diseases and stress. This broschure provides information and guidance to adjust your workplace and thus...
Type Case study
L-Awstrija, Il-Ġermanja
LanguageGerman
ProviderAustrian General Accident Insurance Organisation AUVA, German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA)
In view of demographic change, BMW AG is confronted with new challenges. With the project "heute für morgen" BMW is trying to master the challenges facing an older workforce. The project is is a holistic approach that considers all important areas, from maintaining the productivity of older workers...