This booklet provides practical guidance and recommendations for employers and managers to better support employees in their efforts to manage a chronic musculoskeletal disorder at work.
Employers and managers are often concerned about chronic musculoskeletal disorders due to the impact on employees’ ability to work. For example, 7.8 million days (19,7%) were lost in 2019 due to musculoskeletal conditions (The Office of National Statistics, 2019).
Employers have a legal duty to provide safe workplaces that do not harm employees' health. Due to demographic changes, the move towards sustained employability over the longer-term poses many challenges for older employees.
Level of Education: Initial vocational education and training, Continuing vocational education and training
Lead Organisation: University of Birmingham
