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24/11/2022

The digitalisation of work: its impact on psychosocial risk factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders

The digitalisation of the economy has already considerably changed the nature and organisation of work across Europe. In the next ten years, more than half of Europe’s workforce will face significant job transitions. 1 How can occupational safety and health policies, and particularly those preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), adapt accordingly?

27/10/2022

How can we support workers with chronic MSDs from a psychosocial perspective?

While early intervention is essential to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) from becoming chronic, people who do have chronic conditions should be supported to return to work and stay at work. In addition to the physical implications, psychosocial risk factors can exacerbate MSDs, as well as being barriers to returning to the workplace. Successful management of these is fundamental to the design of safe,...

06/10/2022

How can psychosocial risk factors be incorporated into MSD prevention planning?

Employers have a legal duty to manage risks to the health and safety of their workers. Managing the risks from psychosocial factors is part of this responsibility. The importance of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) and psychosocial risk factors being assessed together has been highlighted, as each can contribute to the other. This holistic approach should also be applied to prevention planning to ensure action...

10/10/2022

The “EndStress.EU” initiative is calling for EU legislation against work-related psychosocial risks

Since the launch of the “EndStress.EU” initiative, the partners of the “Healthy Workplaces: Lighten the Load 2020-22”- EUROCADRES , in cooperation with the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) , have been advocating for a new directive, which would make sure that workers all over the EU are protected from work-related stress and psychosocial risks.

10/10/2022

’Towards a global strategy to improve musculoskeletal health’ report now available in 7 languages

For many years now, the official partner of the “Healthy Workplaces: Lighten the Load 2020-22” campaign, the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health (G-MUSC) , has been raising awareness about the need for a strategic global response to the health and socio-economic struggles related to the musculoskeletal health impairments.

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