Federation of European Ergonomics Societies Ergonomics in and for Europe

Millions of workers across Europe suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). About three in every five workers in the European Union report MSD complaints, based on data from the sixth European Working Conditions Survey. It makes it one of the most common work-related health problems and also cost employers huge amounts.

Working actively with prevention helps improving workers' lives, but it also benefits companies. MSDs are manageable and can be preventable, so costs related to MSDs can be reduced. If someone does develop an MSD, taking simple measures — such as providing professional support and adjusting the work environment — as soon as the symptoms appear significantly lowers the chance of long-term absence from work.

To preview EU-OSHA’s upcoming Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load campaign focused on raising awareness of and preventing musculoskeletal disorders, the Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise organises two orientation sessions to introduce the audience to the topic.

This webinar gives examples of Swedish statistics, future tools for risk assessment of hand intensive repetitive work and a presentation by the authers of a brand new report - Physical work environment for health, well-being and performance.

Presentations:

• Physical work environment for health, well-being and performance - Cecilia Berlin o Maral Babapour
• Risk assessment of hand intensive repetitive work - Mikael Forsman
• Statistics - The people behind the figures - Minke Wersäll

Morning sesion in English

Afternoon session in Swedish