This synthesis report is part of a much larger project intended to support policy-makers at EU and national levels by providing an accurate picture of the prevalence and costs of MSDs across Europe, pulling together existing data from a number of relevant and reliable official statistical sources...

Prevention spot on Musculoskeletal Disorders for employees in the construction sector. This spot is intended to be broadcasted in the waiting rooms of the occupational health service.

Health Insurance supports employers in preventing low back pain at work and offers tools co-constructed with INRS. This sectoral memo sheet “Solutions to act against back pain” details the actions to be implemented to prevent back pain for employees in the personal assistance and care sector, and...

Fact sheet providing tips and practical advices to prevent MSD hazards during diving operations by using bottom extensions. It is illustrated by a picture.

This report includes Case 5.1: A French printing company needing to address the MSDs and absenteeism affecting its mainly female staff in its finishing workshop. They obtained help from the regional association for the improvement of working conditions (ARACT). Ergonomic solutions were put in place...

This film shows how, in the hotel sector, preventive measures requiring major investments can quickly prove beneficial both for the well-being of employees and for the economic health of establishments. It shows in particular specific situations, involving new equipment but also new organisation of...

The act of pruning testifies to the winegrower's expertise and determines the future of the vine. In particular, pruning will be decisive for the health of the plant, and subsequently the quality of the grape harvest and, hence, the economic profitability of the vineyard. Accordingly, establishing a...