Almost two thirds of EU workers report being exposed to repetitive hand and arm movements, and a quarter to vibrations from tools - significant risk factors for work-related neck and upper limb disorders (WRULDs). Many workers, in a wide range of jobs, develop WRULDs and they are the most common form of occupational disease in Europe, accounting for over 45 % of all occupational diseases.
Factsheet 72 - Work-related neck and upper limb disorders
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Factsheet 72 - Work-related neck and upper limb disorders
Factsheet 72 - Work-related neck and upper limb disorders
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Almost two thirds of EU workers report being exposed to repetitive hand and arm movements, and a quarter to vibrations from tools - significant risk factors for work-related neck and upper limb disorders (WRULDs). Many workers, in a wide range of jobs, develop WRULDs and they are the most common form of occupational disease in Europe, accounting for over 45 % of all occupational diseases.
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Awkward postures
Fast-paced work
Forceful movements
Long hours
Manual handling of loads
Poor work organisation
Psychosocial/stress hazards
Using Display Screen Equipment
Health effects
Upper limb disorders
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Reducing/minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed, job rotation
Adjustments following injury/sickness absence
Training/guidance (for workers)
Purpose of the material
Warning message/Alert
General information
Awareness raising
Target audience
Employers
Managers
Worker representatives
Safety officers
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2007