According to EU-OSHA, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in children and young people and young workers are worryingly high. Involving schools in occupational safety and health issues can help prevent this. Integrating safety and health in education is essential in developing a culture of prevention for students.
A new report offers approaches to ‘health-promoting schools’ and examples of good practices in Europe to get people moving and prevent MSDs. The report presents success factors and obstacles and examines how schools can contribute to long-term prevention early on.
Read the report Better Schools by Promoting Musculoskeletal Health
Learn more:
- Literature review & summary ‘Musculoskeletal disorders among children and young people: prevalence, risk factors, preventive measures’
- OSHWiki article on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children and Young People
- Check out the Finnish initiatives Schools and students on the Move
- Check out the video Keep on runnin`! – Napo in Lighten the Load – 2021