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Blog Overview Blogger Profiles Event Calendar You can also visit our other sites: EmployeeWellness.ca WellnessFair.ca Workplace Wellness Info on NaturalHealthcare.ca	\| Share: \| more Study Details Impact of Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders on European Union The case for addressing MSDs in the workplace. A new study shows that Europe could improve its economy if it addresses workplace musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The study, “Fit for Work? Musculoskeletal Disorders in the European Workforce”, was done by The Work Foundation. The study found about 100 million workers suffer from work-related chronic musculoskeletal pain, and about 40% of these individuals have quit their job because of their pain. This represents about 2% of the EU’s annual GDP ($400 billion). Appropriate and effective interventions can reduce the financial burden and improve employee performance. Having a situation where Europe’s working age population is temporarily or permanently unable to work through ill-health “can reduce the aggregate level of labor productivity in an economy and damage the competitiveness and effectiveness of private and public sector organizations.” Basically it is not only an economic problem, but a problem for the competitive value of an organization. The study is evidence of the major impact MSDs having on businesses and on a country’s economy. Approximately 1 in 6 European workers have a health issue or disability that affects their ability to work. MSDs are one of the major reasons that account for employees taking sick days. The study found that about 40 million workers in Europe are living with a MSD because of their work, having a major impact on their quality of life and work. If work environment are designed carefully and flexible work arrangements are provided to employees this can retain employees and be a method for phased return to work. Posted by: suhujitha on 2009-12-15 16:27:50 Subscribe to the feed Direct Link to this post Next post: Dopamine impacts your willingness to work 2012-05-12 10:04:13 Other posts tagged musculoskeletal disorder, sick days, flex time, employee retention, disability, pain, performance: · [A structured, independent exercise regimen can reduce the need for physiotherapy] · [You need more sleep (infographic)] · [Benefits of working from home depends on family demands] · [Modern shift work pattern potentially less harmful to health] · [Sleep disorders affect 40 percent of Canadians] · [More men with migraines suffer from PTSD than women] · [Rationalisation measures are the main cause of poor work environment] · [Increased worker flexibility not always a good thing] · [Sleep disturbances show clear association with work disability] · [Recap: Mental health and the workplace, the value proposition] · [Employers offer concessions as workplace demands escalate: Survey] Don't forget: there is a search box on every page! Recent Posts: Dopamine impacts your willingness to work People who are willing to work hard for rewards had higher release of the neurotransmitter dopamine in areas of the brain known to play an important role in reward and motivation Posted by: danica on 2012-05-12 10:04:13 Co-workers can be as important as supervisors for effective student internships How internships are high-impact educational practices that can lead to higher levels of learning than those practices found in traditional classroom settings Posted by: danica on 2012-05-11 10:59:49 Comparing suffering may stop people seeking help for depression and anxiety People make inaccurate judgements about their depression and anxiety symptoms based on their perception of the suffering of those around them Posted by: danica on 2012-05-09 11:17:17 Long commutes may be hazardous to health Greater commuting distances are associated with decreased cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), increased weight, and other indicators of metabolic risk Posted by: danica on 2012-05-09 09:02:31 National U.K. handwashing campaign improved hygiene and reduced infection The more UK hospitals purchased soap and alcohol handrub, the more levels of MRSA and C. difficile went down Posted by: danica on 2012-05-07 09:05:37 View Your Cart? Call us for more information: In Toronto and Area call 647.723.6381 or call 1.866.395.8904 Toll-free. Dial answer group (ext) 3. \| Share: \| more Check out our Amazon Reading List!	New! Wellergize brings the power of Permacharts to your organization. Click here to see our selection. Wellergize Latest Tweet: Hmm. Twitter appears to be pining for the fjords at the moment. Who has used Wellergize Products and Services? The RCMP, for one. Ask us how we can help your organization.
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