Musculoskeletal disorders

Occupation

Incidence of musculoskeletal disorders by occupation suggest statistically significantly higher rates in skilled agricultural trades, health and social welfare associate professionals and skilled construction and building trades. Prevalence rates were also consistently high in these occupations (Tables MSDOCC2_3YR for prevalence data and MSDOCC4_3YR for incidence data).

Where the number of actual cases reported by rheumatologists and/or occupational physicians in Great Britain to MOSS/OPRA in the years 2006-08 is sufficiently large, Table THORM08 gives the annual average estimated number of new cases and the estimated average annual incidence rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders per 100 000 workers by occupation.

Industry

The most recent information from the Labour Force Survey relating to self-reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders by industry relates to 2007/08.

Incidence rates of self reported musculoskeletal disorders by industry estimate statistically significantly higher rates in construction, other community, social and personal service activities and health and social work. The lowest rates of self reported musculoskeletal disorders by industry include hotels and restaurants, and education (Tables MSDIND2_3YR for prevalence data and MSDIND4_3YR for incidence data).

Where the number of actual cases reported by rheumatologists and/or occupational physicians in Great Britain to MOSS/OPRA in the years 2006-08 is sufficiently large, Table THORM09 gives the annual average estimated number of new cases and the estimated average annual incidence rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders per 100 000 workers by industry. In addition, Table THORGP05 exhibits the incidence rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders as reported to GPs, by industry. Table IIDB10 presents an analysis of the average rates of new assessments under the Industrial Injuries Scheme in 2006-2008 by industry.