Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can affect all workers, but women are among those who are particularly exposed to a number of work-related physical, psychosocial and organisational factors associated with the risk of developing MSDs. However, much can be done to improve working conditions for women by considering gender in occupational safety and health (OSH) policies and prevention strategies.
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work answer both questions in a recent article.
