Many of us sit at a computer all day long and constantly. Frequent screen work (also in the home office) can result in neck and shoulder tension, back problems and headaches. The Swiss Accident Insurance Fund Suva offers on its website the prevention module “Working healthily on the screen” with...

Sewing involves repeated movements of the shoulder and arm, a static position of the spine and lower extremities, as well as the inclination forward while the job is done throughout the workinghours. Sewing machine operators have shoulder and neck problems. An ergonomically designed workstation...

People working in offices spend the largest part of their working time in a sitting position, i.e. a posture causing considerable strain. Injuries resulting from sitting for long periods are a serious occupational health and safety problem. The quality of office chairs is of great importance for...

Working at a display screen equipment workplace may put you at risk of musculoskeletal diseases, but this doesn't have to be. An ergonomically designed workplace can prevent musculoskeletal diseases and stress. This broschure provides information and guidance to adjust your workplace and thus reduce...

This booklet provides information on how to avoid MSDs in the Glass and Ceramics Industry. It contains chapters about the assessment of risks relating to MSDs and gives companies also insights on the preventive measures that can bet taken to prevent MSDs.

Do you have problems while working on the screen: For example tension in the neck, shoulders or back? Do you suffer from a headache or sore eyes? Are you disturbed by sunlight, and incorrectly shielded light and poor lighting design. In the present brochure you will find practical information to...

Most office jobs are dependent on the use of computers. As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment, such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. This checklist helps you to select the right work furniture, keybord, mouse and screen...