This discussion paper investigates the effect of psychosocial risks on returning to work with an MSD. It concludes that the important factors for a successful return to work include holistic risk assessment of physical and psychosocial risks, a planned return-to-work programme, involving the worker in the process, and a positive and supportive working environment.
Return to work after MSD-related sick leave in the context of psychosocial risks at work
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Return to work after MSD-related sick leave in the context of psychosocial risks at work
Return to work after MSD-related sick leave in the context of psychosocial risks at work
Description
This discussion paper investigates the effect of psychosocial risks on returning to work with an MSD. It concludes that the important factors for a successful return to work include holistic risk assessment of physical and psychosocial risks, a planned return-to-work programme, involving the worker in the process, and a positive and supportive working environment.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Perikli psikosoċjali/ta’ stress
Health effects
Uġigħ jew korriment fid-dahar
Disturbi fil-parti ta’ fuq tad-dirgħajn
Disturbi fl-għonq u l-ispallejn
Stress
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Kollha (l-ebda grupp speċifiku)
Persuni li jbatu minn disturb jew marda ta’ MSK
Prevention measures
Aġġustamenti wara assenza minħabba korriment/mard
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Informazzjoni ġenerali
Sensibilizzazzjoni
Gwida
Target audience
Impjegaturi
Maniġers
Rappreżentanti tal-ħaddiema
Tabib tas-saħħa okkupazzjonali
Year
2021