Musculoskeletal disorders: a major challenge for occupational risk prevention in Europe

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Series Details No.9, 2015
Publication Date September 2015
ISSN 2031-8782
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) pose the most widespread occupational health problem in the European Union. Their high incidence bears witness to the intensification of working conditions that is affecting growing numbers of employees in industry and services.

This policy brief looks at the work-related causes behind musculoskeletal disorders and formulates policy recommendations for the prevention of these occupational health risks.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.etui.org/Publications2/Policy-Briefs/European-Economic-Employment-and-Social-Policy/Musculoskeletal-disorders-a-major-challenge-for-occupational-risk-prevention-in-Europe
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