Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders in Europe: Impact, Risk factors and Preventive Regulations

José Miquel Cabeças

Enterprise and Work Innovation Studies, 2006, vol. 2, issue 2, 95-104

Abstract: The aim of this article is to characterize musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in EU working population according to available Eurostat data, to identify relevant risk factors and to refer existing legislation and standards to prevent MSDs. The following questions will be answered: How often do MSDs occur in EU? What are the risk factors? Do legislation and standards exist to prevent these disorders?

Keywords: work; musculoskeletal disorders (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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