Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This report presents eight case studies of people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) who successfully returned to work after sick leave or continued to work with the MSD. The studies aim to examine the experiences of these workers — who were recruited from a variety of organisations,...
Type Case study
In-Norveġja
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
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...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This article presents a holistic bio-psycho-social view as the best approach to achieve effective management and prevention of disability caused by chronic disorders.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This publication summarises a report that presents eight case studies of people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) who successfully returned to work after sick leave or continued to work with the MSD. The studies aim to examine the experiences of these workers — who were recruited from a...
Type Guides & Tools
EU, L-Awstrija, Id-Danimarka, Il-Finlandja, Franza, Il-Ġermanja, L-Ungerija, L-Italja, In-Netherlands, Spanja, L-Iżvezja
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
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...
Type Guides & Tools
Il-Ġermanja
LanguageGerman
ProviderGerman League against Rheumatism.
Carrying out a job while dealing with the pain and fatigue of a chronic illness can be very challenging. This website provides tips on how you can adapt your workplace with ergonomically designed chairs, desks, and specific equipment that can help to get through your work day without excessive pain.
Type Visual resources, Guides & Tools
Canada
LanguageEnglish
ProviderArthritis Society canada
Working with arthritis: Since we spend a significant part of our lives working, it’s important to know how to protect your joints and navigate the issues that can arise when you live with arthritis. This is what the website Arthritis and Work is all about. Whatever kind of work you do, be it paid...