As far as possible, you should avoid lifting heavy objects. If you absolutely have to lift anything heavy, you should always bend your knees so that you are lifting with your legs, not your back.

When working at floor/ground level, kneeling is healthier than sitting on a stool.

On the work site, it is fine if the ceiling is not really high, as long as you are not going to work there for more than 2 days

You can prevent a lot of injuries if you vary your working positions and the way in which you use your body over the course of the working day.

Performing the same movement over and over is healthy and strengthens your body, particularly if you have to use a lot of force for the movement.

Although it takes a little more time to set out your work site, it is a good idea before starting work to lay things out so that you can avoid having to bend down or stretch for tools or materials over and over.

You should use suitable technical aids to reduce the strain on your body as soon as it is possible to do so.

A big, strong person can often use slightly different tools to a small, less strong person – tools have to suit the people using them.

Working a long way from your body is the healthiest option.

All the work you do lying down, squatting or kneeling places a great strain on your body and should be restricted