Back pain and musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common causes of work absences in industry, logistics, and skilled trades. At the same time, physical strain is increasing due to the shortage of skilled workers, an aging workforce, and rising productivity demands. Industrial exoskeletons are one of the most promising innovations in the field of ergonomic workplace design. They support employees in physically demanding tasks such as lifting and bending, and can thereby significantly reduce physical strain. The presentation shows: -How exoskeletons concretely contribute to reducing back strain and fatigue -What role they can play in a modern occupational safety and ergonomics concept -What economic effects companies can achieve -Which factors determine acceptance and successful implementation in the workplace The presentation is aimed at occupational safety specialists, ergonomics managers, company physicians, production managers, and decision-makers who are engaged with innovative solutions for the sustainable design of physically demanding workplaces.