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The new Healthy Workplaces Campaign website is available

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Find out everything necessary about the Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2020-22 on its new dedicated website. The objective is to raise awareness of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and how to prevent and manage them.

MSDs are often the primary cause of compensated occupational diseases. They affect workers of all ages and in all sectors. The website offers the possibility to download the key campaign materials, get practical tools and guidance, read case studies and find out more about the legislation in place to protect workers

The website is available in 25 languages and will be updated with news and events throughout the campaign.

Visit the new Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load website 

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