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23/06/2020

Managing musculoskeletal disorders in the healthcare sector

Physically demanding work such as patient handling is a significant risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), making them a widespread concern among healthcare workers, with backache and upper limb pain as commonly reported problems. So how...Meer weergeven

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15/06/2020

OSHwiki article highlights musculoskeletal disorders and prolonged static standing

According to European statistics, one in five workers in the European Union spend most of their working time standing up. In the longer term, prolonged standing can cause fatigue, leg cramps and backache. An OSHWiki article places on the spot the...Meer weergeven

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09/06/2020

Preventing work-related MSDs: lessons learned from research and good practice

A new report summarises the findings of EU-OSHA’s multiannual project exploring research, policy and practice on the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), aimed at supporting the development of strategies to tackle this highly...Meer weergeven

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26/05/2020

OSHWiki article in the spotlight: Musculoskeletal lower limb disorders

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a substantial economic burden to society and are one of the major causes of health-related productivity loss in Europe. Now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many teleworkers are exposed to one of...Meer weergeven

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20/05/2020

Tackling work-related MSDs through effective strategies, policies and practice

What really works when it comes to tackling work-related MSDs? Our new report identifies 25 varied initiatives — from awareness-raising campaigns to inspections and legislation — used in 14 countries, highlighting what can be done to prevent MSDs,...Meer weergeven

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