Youth and young people with rheumatic health conditions such as juvenile arthritis or lupus face unique challenges as they begin their working lives. Working with a rheumatic disease: an interactive tool for youth and young adults is designed to help young people navigate these challenges by identifying potential challenges and offering information and recommendations from trusted resources to overcome them.
Musculoskeletal conditions are one of the major causes of lost working days through sickness absence, reduced productivity at work, and premature exit from the labour market. This study considers the self-management of chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. Self-management can empower individuals with a better understanding of, and control over, their symptoms and provide them with the tools to ensure their condition is understood and accommodated by others.
The guideline, developed by the working group for emerging risks (WG EMEX) of the Senior Labour Inspectors’ Committee (SLIC), is aimed at helping national labour inspectorates to develop inspection procedures for addressing the quality of risk assessments and risk management measures with regard to psychosocial risks.
Diversity-sensitive risk assessment aims at a holistic approach to occupational safety and health (OSH) taking account of group specific risks and interventions, in particular regarding age and gender-related issues. The working group for emerging risks (WG EMEX) of the Senior Labour Inspectors’ Committee (SLIC) presents a guideline for labour inspectors and gives recommendations on how to develop inspection procedures and to enhance the effectiveness of labour inspectors’ workplace interventions with regards to diversity issues.
Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis can cause painful joints including in the wrist and hands. This can make it hard to use computers. Particularly it can be hard using a keyboard and mouse. AbilityNet's Advice and Information Officer answers some of the common questions related to arthritis.
While arthritis-related disabilities can add another layer of uncertainty and complexity, they should not stop you from looking for your dream job. The Arthritis Foundation, a nonprofit organisation that is dedicated to addressing the needs of people living with arthritis in the United States, provides you with tips and tools.
Work can be challenging when you have arthritis, but many people find that being employed makes them feel better. This booklet has been created to give you essential information that we hope will improve your knowledge and confidence in managing your condition in the workplace.
Thie website provide contacts to supporting groups for people suffering from chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Becterew's disease (Ankylosing spondylitis), Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporose.
Home office often means sitting down at the kitchen table with your laptop. Sitting for a short time in an unfavorable posture is no problem, but over a long period the unfavorable sitting postures can cause back or neck pain. This article gives tips for a back-friendly workplace in the home office.
Home office often means sitting down at the kitchen table with your laptop. Sitting for a short time in an unfavorable posture is no problem, but over a long period the unfavorable sitting postures can cause back or neck pain. This article gives tips for a back-friendly workplace in the home office.