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IntroductionStress can be caused by multiple factors, which are work and non-work related. In 2020, the percentage of employed people who reported facing risk factors for their mental well-being at work was 44.6 % at EU level and it is the second most…
Introduction to teleworkDefinition and IncidenceTelework is defined as the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, for work that is performed outside the employer’s premises[1…
IntroductionWorkers should be protected from occupational risks they could be exposed to. This could be achieved through a risk management process, which involves risk analysis, risk assessment and risk prevention and control practices. In order to carry…
IntroductionThe advancement in new technologies, substances and new ways of working make it necessary to look beyond traditional methods of risk management. General drivers to emerging occupational safety and health (OSH) risks are: globalisation;…
IntroductionThis e-tool is a phone app intended to provide an aid for the identification of risks associated with physical loads, specifically related to manual handling, repetitive work and adoption of static postures. The application was developed…
Introduction Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are commonly defined in Europe[1] as “enterprises with fewer than 50 employees"; MSEs are further divided into micro enterprises (with fewer than 10) and small enterprises (10–49).The enterprises…
IntroductionOccupational safety and health within the EU is subject to a number of EU directives. Moreover, the European Commission has adopted various policy strategic documents to support the better protection of workers in the EU from work-related…
IntroductionThis article provides some basic guidance on how to carry out participatory ergonomics in the workplace, in particular for preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It draws on a longer article on participatory ergonomics[1].Informing and…
The background to body mappingBody mapping is a technique to gain information about hazards and ill-health effects in work, first developed by community groups and trade unions, and meanwhile adapted by educators in a variety of settings. It is used as a…
The background of hazard mappingHazard mapping is a form of worker participation that concerns marking hazards at work stations on a map. Hazard mapping can be applied to various issues, such as work safety, working with chemicals, exposure to noise etc…