This OSHwiki article presents the Hungarian Spine Society (HSS) prevention programme set up to achieve daily physical education (DPE) with special posture-correcting exercises for all students. A sedentary lifestyle in children affects the development of their spine, its physiological curvature and...

This leaflet illustrates some of the most common risks in the agricultural sector, including musculoskeletal disorders.

This articles presents the origin of most MSDs. it lies in a mismatch between the external load and the capacity of the human body to resist biomechanical and physiological strain. Excessive forces can trigger different pathophysiological processes depending on the tissues affected. It is the...

video shows how to prevent work-related MSDs.

Despite numerous initiatives aimed at preventing work-related MSDs, their prevalence remains high across the EU. This report summarises the findings of a large-scale project aimed at exploring the reasons for this and identifying shortcomings both at policy level and in implementing effective...

Despite numerous initiatives aimed at preventing work-related MSDs, their prevalence remains high across the EU. This report summarises the findings of a large-scale project aimed at exploring the reasons for this and identifying shortcomings both at policy level and in implementing effective...

This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...