Sectors affected by MSDs

Today, many companies are still affected by musculoskeletal disorders. Some are even unaware of how dangerous these disorders are, and how to remedy them.

NeoSol, a specialist in the sale of solutions to improve employee comfort and safety, such as anti-fatigue mats, explains:

- what areMSDs?

- which sectors are affected?

- what solutions can be put in place to reduce them?

What are MSDs?

Musculoskeletal disorders are illnesses that mainly affect the upper limbs of the body: tendons, muscles, joints and the lower back. These work-related disorders are recognized by Santé publique France, and represent a major cost for companies, both in terms of work stoppages and in terms of productivity and growth.

The symptoms are pain, loss of strength, clumsiness and stiffness in joints and muscles. If left undiagnosed, untreated and untreated, MSDs can have serious psychosocial and physicalconsequences for the employee's health, especially if they are too repetitive.

Most MSDs appear over the long term, depending on the individual's state of health. Occupational stress, tedious and repetitive tasks, night work, carrying heavy loads and concentration can all be triggers for these illnesses.

To remedy this problem, which affects 7 sectors of activity, there are preventive solutions that every company needs to put in place for the comfort and safety of its employees and the long-term future of its business.

MSDs in France: the figures

With the increase in the number of sick leave days due to MSDs, the French health insurance company has carried out a study on the areas of the body most affected by these diseases. We have 30% in the shoulders, 22% in the elbows, 38% in the hands, fingers and wrists, 2% in the knees and 7% in the lower back. These percentages show that 87% of occupational illnesses are linked to musculoskeletal disorders, including back pain, which accounts for 20% of workplace accidents. For some employees, MSDs are irreversible, as they can cause disabilities or serious after-effects that have a considerable impact on their professional and personal lives.

These alarming figures have a direct impact on companies: absenteeism, staff turnover, reorganization of workstations and schedules, loss of productivity, etc. In France, the cost of occupational accidents and diseases (AT/MP) is estimated at 2 billion euros.

7 sectors affected by MSDs

Musculoskeletal disorders mainly affect seven sectors of activity. Being aware of them and recognizing them in time will help you avoid endangering the lives of your employees and the future of your company.

As these data show, the financial and economic impact is significant in these 7 sectors of activity. This is why the implementation of preventive measures is necessary, if not mandatory. The most efficient and cost-effective solution for significantly reducing these rates is professional floor mats.

Neosol offers a range of floor coverings to meet specific needs, so that we can provide solutions tailored to each sector of activity. To reduce the rate of RSI in companies, we suggest investing in anti-fatigue mats.

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