The UK legislative framework addressing MSDs has been in place for nearly 40 years, and the policy approach is to inform and enable employers, encouraging them to address risks. The strategy under discussion is the latest in a series of initiatives stretching back 20 years. MSDs are addressed under this strategy through a health priority plan and embedded in sector-specific plans and other activities avoiding in this way compartmentalisation.
United Kingdom: The ‘Helping Great Britain work well’ strategy and tackling MSDs
Back to MSDs and filter
United Kingdom: The ‘Helping Great Britain work well’ strategy and tackling MSDs
United Kingdom: The ‘Helping Great Britain work well’ strategy and tackling MSDs
Description
The UK legislative framework addressing MSDs has been in place for nearly 40 years, and the policy approach is to inform and enable employers, encouraging them to address risks. The strategy under discussion is the latest in a series of initiatives stretching back 20 years. MSDs are addressed under this strategy through a health priority plan and embedded in sector-specific plans and other activities avoiding in this way compartmentalisation.
Access tool
Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Ubekvemme arbejdsstillinger
Manuel håndtering af byrder
Psykosociale risici og stressrisici
Brug af skærmudstyr
Health effects
Rygsmerter eller -skader
Lidelser i overekstremiteterne
Lidelser i underekstremiteterne
Lidelser i nakke og skuldre
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Alle (ingen specifik gruppe)
Prevention measures
Eliminering af farer
Forbedring af individuelle arbejdsteknikker (f.eks. arbejdsstillinger i forbindelse med manuel håndtering)
Tekniske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ergonomisk udstyr
Uddannelse/vejledning (for arbejdstagere)
Purpose of the material
Uddannelse
Advarselsmelding/varsel
Generelle oplysninger
Bevidstgørelse
Vejledning
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Arbejdsgivere
Ledere
Sikkerhedsansvarlige
Year
2020