Musculoskeletal disorders: a major challenge for occupational risk prevention in Europe

"Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) pose the most widespread occupational health problem in the European Union. Their high incidence bears witness to the intensification of working conditions that is affecting growing numbers of employees in industry and services. This policy brief looks at the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Roquelaure, Yves
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Brussels 2015
ETUI
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19100683124919288659-Musculoskeletal-disorders-a-ma.htm
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Summary:"Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) pose the most widespread occupational health problem in the European Union. Their high incidence bears witness to the intensification of working conditions that is affecting growing numbers of employees in industry and services. This policy brief looks at the work-related causes behind musculoskeletal disorders and formulates policy recommendations for the prevention of these occupational health risks."
Physical Description:5 p.
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