This country report analyses national data on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It enriches and complements the findings presented in the project’s final overview report, which covers the EU as a whole. These national data will add to knowledge of MSDs at EU level, contributing to the development of evidence-based strategies and policies for prevention.

This country report analyses national data on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It enriches and complements the findings presented in the project’s final overview report, which covers the EU as a whole. These national data will add to knowledge of MSDs at EU level, contributing to the development of evidence-based strategies and policies for prevention.

This report pulls together and analyses existing data relating to MSDs from the main EU surveys and administrative data. These data are completed and enriched with data from national sources. The report aims to provide a well-founded evidence base to support policy makers, researchers and the occupational safety and health community at EU and national levels in their task of preventing work-related MSDs.

This is an executive summary of a report that pulls together and analyses existing data relating to MSDs from the main EU surveys and administrative data. These data are completed and enriched with data from national sources. The report aims to provide a well-founded evidence base to support policy makers, researchers and the occupational safety and health community at EU and national levels in their task of preventing work-related MSDs.

These conversation starters facilitate group discussions in the workplace or during vocational training.  The included scenarios are designed for workers involved in tasks that may cause MSDs, and for their managers and supervisors.

This guide presents a practical approach to preventing and managing work-related psychosocial risks and musculoskeletal disorders. Tailored to the needs of micro and small businesses, the guide suggests a straightforward five-step process for improving the work environment to tackle these issues.

This guide for employers explains how to protect workers and improve efficiency by managing the risks sensibly. It covers mental well-being as well as work equipment, the work environment and travelling as well as health monitoring. It includes an assessment checklist, a feedback checklist for remote workers and an audit checklist.

This article, written in the context of Covid-19, includes an info graphic providing tips for home working in imperfect circumstances. It also includes links to other resources, including the WHO EURO guide on how to stay physically active during self-quarantine, a webinar on home worker wellbeing and a couple of practical videos

This web section provides guidance to employers of workers who work remotely and advice to workers to maintain “mental health”.  

Its important to establish long distance management practices to support the health and wellbeing of workers. This checklist provides advice for employers on ways to help employees cope with the current situation (Covid-19), reduce anxiety and stress, and keep them focused on their work.