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Seminar in Slovenia tackles work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Event Details

City
Online
Country
Slovenia
Organisation
Ministrstvo za delo, družino, socialne zadeve in enake možnosti
Date

Description

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most common work-related health problems in the EU, which reduces workers’ quality of life, as well as capacity to work. An upcoming event in Slovenia aims to provide insights into its prevention, diagnosis and management.

Hosted by our focal point, Ministrstvo za delo, družino, socialne zadeve in enake možnosti, the activity will offer insights into the connection between work-related conditions and chronic pain, including the impact of repetitive movements and long-term exposure to adverse working conditions. The seminar will feature expert specialists in occupational, traffic and sports medicine who will discuss the diagnosis and management of these disorders. 

Additionally, the seminar will emphasise the importance of risk assessment in preventing such conditions and will introduce the Pro-Akt program. This initiative is an example of a best practice for managing and mitigating MSDs in the workplace.

This event is particularly relevant for professionals in occupational safety and health (OSH), human resources and those involved in workplace ergonomics. By participating, attendees will be better equipped to identify, address and prevent MSDs in their respective fields.

Moderator:

  • Assoc. Prof Dr Alenka ŠKERJANC, MD, Specialist in Occupational Medicine (University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Clinical Institute of Occupational, Traffic and Sports Medicine)

Speakers:

  • Assoc. Prof Dr Metoda DODIČ FIKFAK, MD, Specialist in Occupational Medicine, Head of the Clinical Institute of Occupational, Traffic and Sports Medicine (University Medical Centre Ljubljana) 
  • Slavko KRIŠTOFELC, Secretary (Labour Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia)
  • Nikolaj PETRIŠIČ, MSc, Head of the Occupational Safety and Health Department (Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities)
  • Assoc Prof Dr Alenka ŠKERJANC, MD, Specialist in Occupational Medicine (University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Clinical Institute of Occupational, Traffic and Sports Medicine)
  • Simona ROZMAN, Health Ambassador and Promoter of the Pro-Akt Program (Health Care Centre Maribor) 
  • ZAP FITCORP, Occupational, Traffic and Sports Medicine
  • Barbara ŽGAJNER, MSc, Director (Home Care Centre Maribor)