Preventing musculoskeletal disorders in a diverse workforce: risk factors for women, migrants and LGBTI workers
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders in a diverse workforce: risk factors for women, migrants and LGBTI workers
Description
This report examines the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and the associated physical, psychosocial, individual and organisational risk factors in three specific groups of workers: women, migrants and LGBTI workers. It discusses why workers in these groups are more often exposed to MSD-related risk factors, and report a higher prevalence of health issues, including MSDs, than other workers.
This report examines the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and the associated physical, psychosocial, individual and organisational risk factors in three specific groups of workers: women, migrants and LGBTI workers. It discusses why workers in these groups are more often exposed to MSD-related risk factors, and report a higher prevalence of health issues, including MSDs, than other workers.
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Hazards
Awkward postures
Manual handling of loads
Poor work organisation
Psychosocial/stress hazards
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Lower limb disorders
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
LGBTI
Women
Migrant and immigrant workers
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Facts and figures
Worker diversity