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[Trends in research and prevention policies for work-related musculoskeletal disorders at the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)].

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has been working on matters related to occupational health problems in 15 European Union (EU) member states. EU-OSHA established 10 topic centers on work and health research in 1998. One of the topic centers is assigned for research and information on work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The present report is written because such ac...

Safety and Health at Work

Background: Young people are at an increased risk for illness in working life. The authorities stipulate certain goals for training in occupational health and safety (OHS) in vocational schools. A previous study concluded that pupils in vocational education had limited knowledge in the prevention of health risks at work. The aim of the current study, therefore, was to study how OHS training is ...

"How Precarious Employment Affects Health and Safety at Work: The Case of Temporary Agency Workers"

international studies indicate temporary agency workers are more likely to be injured at work than other types of employees. However explanations for this have been less forthcoming. this paper seeks to begin filling this gap. a study was undertaken in Victoria, australia, of occupational health and safety (oHs) amongst temporary agency workers drawing upon workers' compensation claim files for...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work