Press Release: European good practices to help cut workplace illness for millions

Nine organisations were honoured with a European Good Practice Award for helping to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) – the most common form of work-related illness in Europe. Across the EU, 25% of workers complain of backache and 23% report muscular pains. The winners were announced at the closing event of the ‘Lighten the Load’ campaign, organised by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). The Agency also presented a new report setting out the latest scientific evidence on the issue.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Press Release, 27.4.09 http://osha.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/safety_health_good_practice_award_winners_honoured_european_agency_eve_world_day_safety_health_work_01.30032009

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