Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderHessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration, Beratungsstelle für Technologiefolgen und Qualifizierung im Bildungswerk der Vereinten Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di) im Lande Hessen e.V.
ergo-online® is a comprehensive and attractive online platform on occupational health and safety for office work, telework and mobile work. The website is aimed at workers, employers, safety officers, OSH consultant and workers representatives. The website offers helpful information and practical...
Type Case study
Nemecko
LanguageGerman, English
ProviderGerman Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization (KAN)
What characterizes an ergonomically designed machine? What aspects must be considered during design? Where can I find relevant information? This webportal provides examples of good practices. The compiled good-practice examples of ergonomically designed machines is intended to assist in raising...
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderBarmer health insurance
Carrying schoolbags has a major impact on a child's back health. An inappropriately or incorrectly packed schoolbag may contribute to low back pain in children. This article provides schoolbag safety tips: how to properly set up and pack the schoolbag ways to support your childs spines.
Type Visual resources
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization (KAN)
Footwear is important for musculoskeletal function — especially for people who stay for a long time on their feet. In health care workers have to walk and stand for long periods. Choosing the right footwear can help to prevent pain in the back, hips, knees, and feet. This leaflet provides tips to...
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance - DGUV
Ergonomic machine design, checklist and evaluation sheet: In order to assess the ergonomic design of metalworking machines, the Woodworking and metalworking expert committee of the German Statutory Accident Insurance - DGUV has developed the "Ergonomic machine design, checklist and evaluation sheet...
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization (KAN)
Muscle strain is injury to muscle as a result of strenuous activity. Almost anyone can put undue tension on muscles during the course of normal daily activities, with heavy lifting or awkward positions while performing e.g. work tasks. Eight questions help you to check how you manage physical...
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderBundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
The evaluation and assessment of hazards due to vibrations and the implementation of protective measures can be complicated. This manual should be an aid in the evaluation of hazards by Hand-arm vibration, the determination of controls to eliminate or reduce the burden as well as the introduction...
