This presentation highlights the dangers of prolonged sitting at work, with musculoskeletal pain, cardiovascular disease and cancer being just some of the associated problems. It outlines who is most at risk and gives handy tips and guidance for employers and workers to keep everyone moving.

This presentation provides an overview of the prevalence, impact and the risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Risk assessment is the basis for successful safety and health management, and the key to prevent and manage musculoskeletal disorders. This presentation suggests a straightforward stepwise approach to risk assessment that should work well for most businesses (specially micro and small enterprises).

This presentation provides a general introduction to the prevention and management of musculoskeletal disorders that could be complemented with other presentations or publications in the scope of Campaign 2022-22 Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load.