Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2020-22 - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2020-22LIGHTEN THE LOADMSD-related statistics

2. EU-OSHA, Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: prevalence, costs and demographics in the EU, 2019 available at: https://osha.europa.eu/es/publications/msds-facts-and-figures-overview-prevalence-costs-and-demographics-msds-europe/view EU-OSHA, Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: Facts and Figures — Synthesis report of 10 EU Member states reports, 2020 (AT, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, HU, IT, NL and SE) available at: https://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/work-related-musculoskeletal-disorders-facts-and-figures-synthesis-report-10-eu-member/view OverviewMSDs prevalenceImpact of MSDsMSD-related risk factorsMSDs preventionThis PPT is based on the following reports:

3. MSDs prevalenceAround 60% of all workers with a work-related health problem, identify MSDs as their most serious issueMSD complaints slightly decreased between 2010 and 2015MSD complaints vary considerably between Member States, sectors and occupationsWomen report slightly more MSDs than menMSDs prevalence is higher among older workersMSDs prevalence decreases with educational levelMSD work-related accidents are among the most common accidents

4. MSDs - Work-related health problem number 1Source: Eurostat, Labour Force Survey ad hoc module ‘Accidents at work and other work-related health problems’ (2013) Percentage of workers reporting a work-related health problem, by type of problem, EU-27, 2013MusculoskeletalDisordersStress, depression, anxietyOthers5%: other – not specified 5%: headache, eyestrain4%: cardiovascular disorders4%: pulmonary disorders2%: stomach, liver, kidney or digestive problems1%: skin problems1%: hearing disorders1%: infectious diseasesAround 60% of all workers with a work-related health problem identify MSDs as their most serious issue

5. MSD complaints only slightly decreasingSource: Panteia based on the fifth (2010) and sixth (2015) waves of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)Percentage of workers reporting different musculoskeletal disorders in the past 12 months, EU-28, 2010 and 2015Muscular pains in lower limbs Muscular pains in shoulders, neck and/or upper limbsBackacheOne or more musculoskeletal disordersThe proportion of workers reporting MSD complaints slightly decreased between 2010 and 2015

6. MSD complaints by Member StatePercentage of workers reporting that they suffered from one or more musculoskeletal disorders in the past 12 months, by Member State, 2010 and 2015Source: Panteia based on the fifth (2010) and sixth (2015) waves of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)20152010The proportions of workers reporting MSD complaints vary considerably between MS

7. Backache (and MSDs in general) by sectorPercentage of workers reporting backache in the past 12 months, by sector (NACE rev 2), EU-28, 2015Source: Panteia based on the sixth (2015) wave of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)Agriculture, forestry and fishingWater supplyConstructionHuman health and social work activitiesManufacturingTransportation and storageReal estate activitiesOther service activitiesArts, entertainment and recreationAccommodation and food service activitiesAdministrative and support service activitiesElectricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supplyWholesale and retail tradeMining and quarryingInformation and communicationPublic administration and defenceProfessional, scientific and technical activitiesEducationFinancial and insurance activitiesThe proportions of workers reporting backache (and MSDs in general) vary considerably between sectors

8. MSDs prevalence highest among blue-collar workersSource: Panteia based on the sixth (2015) wave of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)Percentage of workers reporting different musculoskeletal disorders in the past 12 months, by occupation (ISCO-08), EU-28, 2015Armed forcesoccupationsClerical supportworkersCraft and relatedtrades workersElementaryoccupationsManagersPlant and machine operators andassemblersProfessionalsService and sales workersSkilledagricultural,forestry andfishery workersTechnicians andassociateprofessionalsBackacheMuscular pains in shoulders, neck and/or upper limbsMuscular pains in lower limbsOne or more MSD-related health problems

9. MSDs by genderSource: Panteia based on the sixth (2015) wave of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)Percentage of workers reporting different musculoskeletal disorders in the past 12 months, by gender, EU-28, 2015Muscular pains in lower limbsWomen report slightly more MSDs than menMuscular pains in shoulders, neck and/or upper limbsBackacheOne or more musculoskeletal disorders

10. MSDs prevalence is higher among older workersSource: Panteia based on the sixth (2015) wave of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)Percentage of workers reporting different musculoskeletal disorders in the past 12 months, by age group, EU-28, 2015Muscular pains in lower limbsMuscular pains in shoulders, neck and/or upper limbsBackacheOne or more musculoskeletal disorderUnder 2525-3940-5455 and over

11. MSDs prevalence decreases with educational levelSource: Panteia based on the sixth (2015) wave of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)Percentage of workers reporting different musculoskeletal disorders in the past 12 months, by educational level, EU-28, 2015Muscular pains in lower limbsMuscular pains in shoulders, neck and/or upper limbsBackacheOne or more MSD-related health problemsPre-primary educationPrimary education or first stage of basic educationLower secondary or second stage of basic education(Upper) secondary educationPost-secondary non-tertiary educationFirst stage of tertiary educationSecond stage of tertiary education

12. MSDs-related accidentsThe types of accidents related to MSDs-related are: dislocations, sprains and strains, bone fractures, and traumatic amputations (loss of body parts).MSD work-related accidents are among the most common work-related accidents.Source: Eurostat, European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW)Distribution of fatal and non-fatal accidents at work by type of injury, EU-28, 2016Wounds and superficial injuriesDislocations, sprains and strainsConcussions and internal injuriesBone fracturesShocksOthersOther not specifiedBurns, scalds and frostbites

13. MSDs have an impact on the general health of workers, for instance the proportion of workers with (very) good health is smaller for workers who suffer from MSDsWorkers with MSDs tend to be absent from work more often than othersVery high impact of MSDs in economic termsLack of data on the economic impact of MSDs at EU level. Some data available at Member State level: More information available at: EU-OSHA, Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: Facts and Figures — Synthesis report of 10 EU Member states reports, 2020 (AT, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, HU, IT, NL and SE) https://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/work-related-musculoskeletal-disorders-facts-and-figures-synthesis-report-10-eu-member/view Impact of MSDs

14. Workers with MSDs and HealthPercentage of workers reporting that their health is very good, good, fair, bad or very bad, by different health problems in the past 12 months, EU-28, 2010 and 2015Source: Panteia based on the fifth (2010) and sixth (2015) waves of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)20152010No health problemsOnly other health problemsOnly musculoskeletal disordersMusculoskeletal disorders and other health problemsVery goodGoodFairBadVery badProportion of workers with (very) good health is smaller for workers who suffer from MSDs (in the upper limbs, lower limbs and / or back)

15. MSDs and comorbidities Percentage of workers reporting the different health problems that affect their life, by presence or absence of MSDs, EU-28, 2015Note: Musculoskeletal disorders refer to backache and/or muscular pains in shoulders, neck, upper limbs and/or lower limbs (hips, legs, knees, feet etc.)Overall fatigueHeadaches, eyestrainWaking up with feeling of exhaustion and fatigue at least several times a monthWaking up repeatledly during sleep at least several times a monthDifficulties falling asleep at least several times a monthAnxietyInjury(ies)Skin problemsHearing problemsOther (spontanoeous)Source: Panteia based on the sixth (2015) wave of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)Headaches, eyestrain, overall fatigue and sleeping problems affect the lives of workers who suffer from MSDs

16. Main work-related illnesses and DALYsSource: Panteia based on EU-OSHA, data visualisation (2017). Available at: https://visualisation.osha.europa.eu/osh-costs#!/eu-analysis-illness Distribution of years of life lost and lived with disability (DALYs) per 100,000 workers, by main work-related illnesses, EU-28, 2017CancerCirculatoryInjuriesMSDOthersMain work-related illnesses and DALYs (Years of life lost and lived with disability). Main part is due to cancer, followed by MSD

17. Number of days absent in the past 12 months due to a health problem: distribution of workers, for worker with MSDs and/or other health problems and without health problems, EU-28, 2015MSDs and AbsenteeismSource: Panteia based on the sixth (2015) wave of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)MSD-related and other health problemsOnly other health problemsNo health problemsTotal workersNever1 to 4 days5 to 9 days10 to 19 days20 to 49 days50 days or moreWorkers with MSDs tend to be absent from work more often than others

18. High prevalence of MSDs-risk factors in EU establishments Significant relationship identified between self-reported MSDs and some physical risk factorsFor most physical risk factors prevalence is slightly decreasing, except for working with computers, laptops, smartphonesSignificant relationship identified between self-reported MSDs and organisational and psychological risk factorsWork-related stress applies to more than half of workers MSD-related risk factors

19. Most prevalent MSDs-related risk factors present in EU establishmentsNote: “Prolonged sitting” and “Tiring or painful positions” are new items in ESENER 2019. Previously they were covered by a single item “Tiring or painful positions, including sitting for long periods”Source: EU-OSHA based on ESENER 2014 and ESENER 2019. (ESENER – European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks)Percentages of employees working in establishments where different physical risk factors are in place (% establishments, EU28, 2019 and 2014) Heat, cold or draughtLifting or moving people or heavy loadsRepetitive hand or arm movementsTiring or painful positions, including sitting for long periodsTiring or painful positionsProlonged sittingHeat, cold or draughtLifting or moving people or heavy loadsRepetitive hand or arm movements

20. This table is based on the results of various binary logistic regressions that have been estimated to explain the prevalence of self-reported MSD complaints in the 6th (2015) wave of EWCS. Source: Panteia, 2019Associations between self-reported MSDs and physical risk factorsBody Area Significant relationship identifiedLower limbsUpper limbsBackVibrations from hand toolsWorking in tiring or painful positionsCarrying or moving heavy loadsRepetitive hand or arm movementsLifting or moving people Working with computers, laptops, etc.SittingBeing exposed to low temperaturesVibrations from hand toolsWorking in tiring or painful positionsCarrying or moving heavy loadsRepetitive hand or arm movementsBeing exposed to low temperaturesLifting or moving people Working with computers, laptops, etc.Vibrations from hand toolsWorking in tiring or painful positionsCarrying or moving heavy loadsRepetitive hand or arm movementsBeing exposed to low temperaturesLifting or moving people Working with computers, laptops, etc.Sitting

21. Physical risk factorsSource: Panteia based on the fourth (2005), fifth (2010) and sixth (2015) waves of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)Percentage of workers reporting that they are exposed to different physical risk factors at their work at least a quarter of the time, EU-28, 2005, 2010 and 2015Repetitive hand or arm movementsWorking with computers, laptops, smartphones, etcTiring and painful positionsCarrying or moving heavy loadsLow temperatures whether indoors or outdoorsVibrations from hand tools, machinery, etc.201520102005For most physical risk factors prevalence is slightly decreasing, except for working with computers, laptops, smartphones

22. This table is based on the results of various binary logistic regressions that have been estimated to explain the prevalence of self-reported MSD complaints in the 6th (2015) wave of EWCS. Source: Panteia, 2019Associations between self-reported MSDs and organisational and psychosocial risk factorsBody Area Significant relationship identifiedLower limbsUpper limbsBackAnxietyOverall fatigueSleeping problemsAt work subjected toverbal abuseunwanted sexual attentionbullying /harassmentMental well-beingFeeling energised Knowing what is expected at workPace of work depends on direct demands from customers etc.direct control by managementAnxietyOverall fatigueSleeping problemsMental well-beingFeeling energised At work subjected toverbal abuseunwanted sexual attentionKnowing what is expected at workAble to choose or change order of tasksAnxietyOverall fatigueSleeping problemsMental well-beingAt work subjected toverbal abusethreatsphysical violenceEmployee voice Job gives the feeling of work well done Take a break when you wishFairly treated at workplaceJob requires hiding of feelingsWork-related stressWorking at very high speed

23. Work-related stress applies to more than half of workers Source: Panteia based on the fifth (2010) and sixth (2015) waves of the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS)Percentage of workers reporting different organisational and psychosocial risks, EU-28, 2010 and 2015Work-relatedstressJob requires hiding of feelingsOverallfatigueVerbal abuseAnxietyOthers

24. MSDs PreventionMost employees work in establishments where one or several preventive measures are in placeAvailability of preventive measures increases by establishment sizeOn average 72% of enterprises have return to work measures after long-term sickness absencePreventive measures prove to be effective

25. Preventive measuresSource: EU-OSHA based on ESENER 2019. (ESENER – European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks)Percentage of employees working in establishments where different preventive measures are in place, by sector EU-28, 2019Agriculture, forestry and fishingConstruction, waste management water and electricity supplyManufacturingTrade, transport, food/accommodation and recreation activitiesIT, Finance, Real estate and other technical scientific or personal service activitiesPublic administrationEducation, human health and social work activitiesRotation of tasks to reduce repetitive movements or physical strainEncouraging regular breaks for people in uncomfortable or static postures including prolonged sittingProvision of ergonomic equipmentEquipment to help with lifting or movingMost employees work in establishments where one or several preventive measures are in place

26. Preventive measures by establishment sizeSource: EU-OSHA based on ESENER 2019. (ESENER – European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks)Percentage of employees working in establishments where different preventive measures are in place, by establishment size, EU-28, 20195-910-4950-249250+TotalRotation of tasks to reduce repetitive movements or physical strainEncouraging regular breaks for people in uncomfortable or static postures including prolonged sittingProvision of ergonomic equipmentEquipment to help with lifting movingAvailability of preventive measures increases by establishment size

27. Return to work measuresSource: EU-OSHA based on ESENER 2014 and ESENER 2019 Percentage of employees working in establishments with support measures for employees in place to return to work after a long-term sickness, by country, EU-28, 2014 and 201920142010On average 72% of enterprises have return to work measures after long-term sickness absence. However large country differences

28. Preventive measures prove to be effectiveSource: Panteia based on sixth (2015) wave of European Working Condition Survey (EWCS) and second European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER 2014) Percentage of workers having MSDs in back, upper limbs and lower limbs, by average number of precautionary measures in place, EU 28, 2015. MSDs in lower limbsMSDs in upper limbsBackache1-33-44-55-6Workers in countries and sectors where more preventive measures are in place are less likely to report MSD complaints

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