This info sheet outlines the high prevalence of MSDs among children and adolescents. Many young people enter the labour force with pre-existing musculoskeletal problems which can potentially be exacerbated by work. A life course approach to addressing musculoskeletal conditions and musculoskeletal...

The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among children and adolescents is quite high and many young people enter the labour force with pre-existing musculoskeletal problems which can potentially be exacerbated by work. This PPT provides a general introduction to the topic and highlights...

This report examines how schools can contribute to early, long-term prevention and offers various perspectives of safety and health. It gives examples of successful integration in Europe and outlines recommendations to design and implement measures. Lastly, it presents a strategic approach for...

This report examines how schools can contribute to early, long-term prevention and offers various perspectives of safety and health. It gives examples of successful integration in Europe and outlines recommendations to design and implement measures. Lastly, it presents a strategic approach for...

This article reviews the impact that digitalisation is having on Europe’s workforce and looks at its effect on psychosocial risk factors (e.g. job strain, workload, work-life balance) and physical risk factors (e.g. repetitive tasks, posture) for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It also...

Many of us sit at a computer all day long and constantly. Frequent screen work (also in the home office) can result in neck and shoulder tension, back problems and headaches. The Swiss Accident Insurance Fund Suva offers on its website the prevention module “Working healthily on the screen” with...

This leaflet is intended to help assess the risks of MSDs and thus make it possible to prevent them.