Musculoskeletal disorders - Case studies

The case studies in this section highlight key factors needed to tackle MSD and offers controls of MSD risks.

The incidence of MSDs can be considerably reduced by interventions incorporating all of the following elements:

• senior management commitment;
• worker involvement;
• risk assessment;
• control measures;
• training; and
• medical management.

Frequently asked questions contains additional information on MSDs and supporting guidance.

Better Backs case studies

General case studies

Below are some practical examples of how organisations have tackled MSDs in the workplace. If you have similar examples that could be included you can submit them via the feedback form.

• Individual personal experience – Manual handling in a care home
• Work re-organisation – Computer use in news media organisation
• Prevention - Upper limb disorders in a factory environment
• Rehabilitation – Upper limb disorders in an office environment
• Managing Sickness Absence – Musculoskeletal disorders case management

There are several useful case studies on MSDs on the Securing Health Together website.

Sector specific case studies

For further examples of tackling sector specific musculoskeletal disorders visit the following sector websites

• Air transport
• Food
• Health Service
• Printing
• Textiles