Traditional nets are produced manually by operators at UAB Vonin Lithuania, a professional fishing equipment manufacturer, leading to musculoskeletal disorders. As the tasks could not be mechanised, the work was analysed to identify safe working techniques to reduce the loads on their body. As well...

This brochure is intended for all professions. It aims to clarify work-related musculoskeletal problems and present solutions in the work environment that can prevent and / or reduce the frequency of these common problems.

This simple tipsheet provides several tips to protect the musculoskeletal system at work. These tips are easily applicable in different sectors.

Many chronic back pains are caused by faulty posture and improper handling of loads. This manual describes how the loads should be handled correctly to avoid overloading and back pain. The website also shows examples of exercise for back, shoulder, elbow and knee pain.

ART is a risk assessment tool. This tool is most suited for tasks that: involve actions of the upper limbs; repeat every few minutes, or even more frequently; and occur for at least 1–2 hours per day or shift. ART tool is made up of three sections: the assessment guide; the risk factors and the...

These methodical recommendations present the most common MSDs among musicians. They provide a comprehensive list of MSDs associated with the usage of the musical instrument. The recommendations provide knowledge of occupational risk factors, preventive actions and explain the ways in which MSDs can...

Presentation of examples of ergonomic solutions in logistics in a car factory. This document displays real working conditions and the solutions that are given can be easily transferred to other sectors or companies.