Type Case study
Nemecko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study examines the ErgoKita project, which studied risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nursery-school teachers and the effects of an intervention. It started with physiological work measurement, covering awkward postures such as sitting and lifting, and included provision...
Type Case study
Nemecko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
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...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
This article gives a holistic approach to tackling MSDs in teachers and teaching assistants. By identifying risk factors and incorporating health and wellbeing as an integrated, collaborative approach, focused on health promotion and a culture of prevention, improvements can be made to...
Type Guides & Tools
Fínsko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU-OSHA
This article presents two programmes implemented in Finland addressing the need to increase physical activity among school-age children. The Finnish Schools on the Move programme is one of the key projects in the field of knowledge and education in the Government Programme of Finland. The aim of...
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance - DGUV
Many people feel physically and mentally stressed after an eight-hour day working on a desk and a display screen. Musculoskeletal problems mainly arise when the display screen and workstation are not ergonomically designed, set correctly and the people are sitting all day without moving around...
Type Guides & Tools
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman Social Accident Insurance for Health and Welfare Services
The brochure guides you step by step to create an ergonomic working environment in your daycare center: We have a close look at awkward positions and provide you with tips for an ergonomic work environment and ergonomic postures. We highlight the most common activities in daycare - and help you to...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The available data for the education sector reveals very low rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Education workers have low exposure to repetitive hand and arm movements, and very few are at risk from carrying heavy loads. Typically, the tasks performed by employees, the majority of whom are...
