Napo, as the hero in a series of animated films, provides light-hearted, discussion-provoking introductions to occupational safety and health (OSH) topics and risk prevention.
Napo is a typical worker in any industry or sector. Often, he is exposed to common hazards and risky situations in the workplace. However, he is actively involved in identifying risks and providing practical solutions.
Napo has now become the main ambassador for EU-OSHA’s Healthy Workplaces Campaigns and many of his films link with or support these campaigns. He also appears in person at key campaign events.
Check Napo's website to explore all Napo's films and other online resources.
Napo’s films
Together with his workmates, Napo stars in a series of language-free films, which allow people of all backgrounds, cultures and ages to understand and identify with him. The films cover a wide variety of safety and health topics, for example:
- Work-related stress and pychosocial risks: Napo in….When stress strikes
- Slips and trips: Napo in…No laughing matter
- Occupational risks linked to use of chemicals: Danger: chemicals!
Before making use of Napo's films, please read the rights and permissions carefully.
Napo in the workplace
These online resources are designed to help organisations use Napo films not only to raise awareness about health and safety topics but also to generate group discussions amongst their own staff and those in their supply chains. They are also suitable for use on vocational training courses.
The first series, titled ‘Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorders’, assists individuals and organisations to think about MSDs, such as back pain, upper limb disorders and repetitive strain injuries, in every aspect of a worker’s life. This type of reflection can help organisations develop complete solutions to reduce the impact of MSDs, and by this help them provide fulfilled working lives for individuals, their families and communities.
Napo for teachers
Napo also helps to introduce safety and health to primary school children. EU-OSHA devised an occupational safety and health online toolkit for teachers. Study packs are provided containing:
- Key messages and learning objectives
- Activity ideas and online resources
- Sample 45-minute lesson plans
After a successful pilot scheme, these lessons are being developed and expanded throughout Europe.