This report presents a conceptual framework to explain work-related risk factors for MSDs and mental wellbeing. It analyses data from the latest EWCS and ESENER to explore how job characteristics of individual workers (such as biomechanical and psychosocial factors) and company-level occupational safety and health management practices are related to MSDs and wellbeing.
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
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Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risk factors in the workplace — statistical analysis of EU-wide survey data
Description
This report presents a conceptual framework to explain work-related risk factors for MSDs and mental wellbeing. It analyses data from the latest EWCS and ESENER to explore how job characteristics of individual workers (such as biomechanical and psychosocial factors) and company-level occupational safety and health management practices are related to MSDs and wellbeing.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
Hazards
Fast-paced work
Long hours
Poor work organisation
Psychosocial/stress hazards
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Reducing/minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed, job rotation
Purpose of the material
General information
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Facts and figures
Psychosocial risks
Year
2021