European Conference On MSDs

More than one in three European workers suffers from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and the situation appears to be getting worse. Muscle and skeletal pains are not minor twinges, but have far-reaching medical, social, economic, psychological and other consequences for millions of European workers across all sectors.

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has decided to take action by hosting a joint conference with its health and safety research arm, ETUI-REHS, in Brussels on 9 and 10 October 2007. ETUC says the event, 'On the offensive against MSDs', will be the first in a three year programme of strains-related activities.

The conference programme suggests the event is targeted more at people working at a policy or advisory level on strain injuries - union safety officers, for example - than grassroots reps, but there is a strong emphasis on 'bottom up,' practical prevention measures with worker involvement.

Further information can be downloaded here

Source: ETU Website

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