This report takes an in-depth look at working with chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It highlights the importance of designing inclusive workplaces and sets out principles for managing chronic MSDs, with prevention, early intervention, and effective, participative rehabilitation and return...

An employer’s guide to implementing inclusive health and safety practices for employees with disabilities

This series of short informative case studies looks at a range of policy level initiatives across Europe and beyond aiming to prevent and manage work-related MSDs. The studies focus on achievements, factors contributing to their success and challenges encountered, and transferability to other...

This document provides an array of recommendations to improve the quality of life of chronic pain patients. It includes some indications on how to adapt the office environment, as well as ergonomic suggestions.

The aim of this report is to take a snapshot of the impact of rheumatological diseases on the social and working lives of patients.

This article aims to show how to adapt the workplace to make it a more healthy and productive environment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients. The article, published in the journal Psoriasi no. 85 (spring 2016), is a translation of an article by the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF)...

This E-Fact explains why HORECA workers are at risk of developing MSDs. Their jobs, for example, often involve prolonged standing and working in awkward postures. Much of their work is physically demanding, stressful and involves long working hours. Employers need to adapt prevention and...