Type Case study
Rakúsko
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
Nemecko
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman statutory accident insurance for the construction sector - BG BAU
Flexifit, a graphic character presented by the German statutory accident insurance for the construction sector - BG Bau, shows you exercises that help to stretch your body and loosen up your muscles. The exercises can be done at your wokplace or at home, so that you can enjoy your evening relaxed...
Type Case study
Francúzsko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
he TMS Pros programme offers businesses support to prevent work-related MSDs and provides financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises. To improve the epidemiological surveillance of occupational risks in France, a system for monitoring work-related health problems called CONSTANCES has...
Type Case study
Spojené kráľovstvo
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
The UK legislative framework addressing MSDs has been in place for nearly 40 years, and the policy approach is to inform and enable employers, encouraging them to address risks. The strategy under discussion is the latest in a series of initiatives stretching back 20 years. MSDs are addressed under...