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Health ah the workplace at A+A Trade fair

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The importance of health at the workplace

Workplace health is crucial for the well-being of employees and the success of a business. In today's modern working world, companies face a variety of challenges that directly impact the health and productivity of their employees. At the A+A Trade Fair and Congress for Occupational Safety and Health, experts from around the globe gather to discuss the latest trends and strategies for promoting workplace health and to present innovative solutions.

A healthy work environment not only promotes the physical and mental well-being of employees but also significantly increases productivity and efficiency. Businesses that invest in the health of their employees benefit in the long run from higher employee satisfaction, fewer sick days, and increased performance.
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COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION

Sustainable concepts for effective prophylaxis to prevent damage to health

Comprehensive prevention in the workplace is crucial to sustainably prevent damage to health and ensure the long-term health of employees. This includes a wide range of measures that consider both physical and psychological aspects of health. Sustainable concepts for effective prophylaxis include regular health checks, ergonomic workplace design and stress management training. By implementing such measures, companies can not only promote the health and well-being of their employees, but also increase productivity and satisfaction in the workplace.
 
An integral part of comprehensive prevention is workplace health promotion, which integrates preventive measures into everyday working life. These include programs to promote physical activity, healthy eating and the creation of a health-promoting working environment. Companies that focus on comprehensive prevention strategies benefit from reduced absenteeism due to illness and higher overall employee retention. The A+A trade fair offers a comprehensive platform to find out about the latest developments and best practices in comprehensive prevention and to make valuable contacts with experts and service providers in the field of health management.
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Exhibitors

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Expert Forums & Networking

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Program overview

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Hall and site plans

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Mental health in the workplace

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Promoting well-being and resilience

Promoting mental health in the workplace is crucial in today's working world and will also be an important point at the A+A Trade Fair 2025. Companies can take a number of measures to achieve this. These include implementing programs to manage stress at work, providing resources to support mental health and creating a culture that openly talks about and supports mental health. Management plays a critical role in improving employee mental health by implementing and supporting these programs and creating an environment that promotes mental well-being.

Diversity of product categories

Key areas for health and safety in the workplace

Promoting health and safety in the workplace requires an interdisciplinary approach that takes numerous aspects into account. Here we present a variety of product categories covering different areas. Each of these categories plays a crucial role in promoting safe, healthy working environments and will be discussed and presented by leading industry experts at the A+A Trade Fair 2025:
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ERGONOMICS AT THE WORKPLACE

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Effective ergonomics in the workplace is crucial to ensure safe and healthy workplaces. Ergonomic measures help to reduce both physical and mental strain on employees. By adapting workstations and work equipment to the needs of employees, workplace health promotion can be improved in a targeted manner. This includes the introduction of ergonomic office furniture, such as height-adjustable desks and ergonomic chairs, which promote physical well-being and increase productivity at the same time. At the A+A trade fair in particular, the world's largest event for health and safety at work, ergonomics is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. This is because, correctly understood and applied, ergonomics plays a decisive role in promoting the health and performance of employees.

PROMOTING HEALTH AT THE WORKPLACE

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Workplace health promotion is a key component of holistic health management within the company. It aims to strengthen the health and well-being of employees through preventative measures and health-promoting programs. Companies that invest in workplace health promotion can not only improve the physical and mental health of their employees, but also increase employee loyalty and satisfaction. Measures such as regular health checks, fitness programs, healthy eating in the workplace and stress management workshops are effective strategies to support workplace health promotion and create a healthy working environment. 
 
The A+A trade fair provides an ideal platform to learn about the latest trends and best practices in workplace health promotion and discover innovative solutions that promote the health and safety of the workforce.

Die A+A Messe bietet eine ideale Plattform, um sich über die neuesten Trends und bewährte Praktiken im Bereich der betrieblichen Gesundheitsförderung zu informieren und innovative Lösungen zu entdecken, die die Gesundheit und Sicherheit der Belegschaft fördern.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss A+A

  • Complete overview of the entire value chain
  • Comprehensive range of products and solutions
  • Top rating: 98% visitor satisfaction
  • International industry meeting point: 48% from Germany | 37% from the rest of Europe | 15% from outside Europe
  • Exciting LIVE topics: Elaborately staged and highly practical
  • Compact expert knowledge: Including the A+A Congress (Europe’s largest discussion forum on occupational safety and health)
  • Prime location: State capital Düsseldorf | Next to the airport | Direct connection to the main train station | Short distance to the city center

Further product areas at the A+A

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Safety at work

The market leaders present their latest products. Digital innovations optimise personal protection - a real change! Workwear combines protection, corporate identity and modern design.
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Security at work

Whether you are a corporate group, a medium-sized company or a small business - the protection of people, property and processes always takes centre stage.
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Corporate Fashion

A+A is the world's largest trade fair for corporate fashion - the platform for textile innovations and trends. Experience it live in the fashion shows.
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Fire Protection Disaster Management

Presentations and live demonstrations will show how accidents and major damage can be prevented - and how companies can protect themselves.
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Components, Fabrics, Pre-products

From labels and emblems to pre-products for work shoes - at A+A, developers, designers and buyers will find everything they need for modern protective workwear.
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Ergonomics at the workplace

Ergonomics is a central theme at A+A, as ergonomic workstations enable healthy working and have a positive effect on well-being and productivity. 
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