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10/12/2020

Back pain is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to MSDs, what else is there?

While many of us think of back pain when it comes to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), in fact MSDs cover a wide variety of disorders involving joints and soft issues all around the body. In addition, while the causes are often...See more

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08/12/2020

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders among women, migrants and LGBTI workers

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can affect anyone, but research shows that groups of workers at risk of discrimination, such as women, migrants and LGBTI workers, are particularly at risk . A new, comprehensive report establishes why...See more

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03/12/2020

MSDs and OSH in agriculture: the challenge of biomechanical risk assessment

More than a third of the global workforce is employed in agriculture – a sector associated with a high risk of MSDs. The varied nature of the work makes risk assessment a challenge. A new paper describes how Italy’s work safety authority INAIL has...See more

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02/12/2020

Better schools by promoting musculoskeletal health

Movement is an essential requirement for proper cognitive and musculoskeletal development in children and adolescents. During the Covid-19 pandemic situation, as young people cope with a different and more sedentary living, musculoskeletal health...See more

01/12/2020

Watch new video on how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace

Preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can be achieved through simple measures — the new Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load campaign video explains how. This concise and easy-to-follow video clip is a must-watch for everyone with...See more

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