Musculoskeletal health is important as it gives us mobility and dexterity.  This gives us the ability to do in comfort the physical tasks of everyday life and to enjoy our lives through work, rest, and play right through to retirement and older ages.

Facts

  • 1 in 8 of the working population report having a MSK problem
  • 33% of long-term sickness absence is attributed to MSK in England
  • MSK disorders cost the UK an estimated £7 billion a year
  • 39% of employees do not feel confident discussing their workplace health with their employer

The good news is MSK problems are manageable, and can be prevented!

 

MSK in the Workplace – Business in the Community ToolkitThis toolkit provides practical advice for employers regarding employee musculoskeletal health and reducing workplace absence. This musculoskeletal health toolkit can help you understand the challenges specific to your workplace, reduce the risks of problems, help to keep those with existing problems in work and aid recovery where possible.Follow link toMSK in the Workplace – Business in the Community Toolkit
MSK AwareMSK Aware is a workplace programme that supports the needs of employers and employees to prevent work loss by creating healthier, safer and supportive workplaces that can prevent, and manage, MSK conditions effectively. It goes beyond just addressing the risks of injury. It takes a proactive holistic approach with an emphasis on prevention, the promotion of good MSK health, and on supporting those with existing MSK problems.Follow link toMSK Aware